Anurag Kashyap says kids in CJP protest were ‘2-6 when PM came to power’, have seen nothing but ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has commented on the ongoing Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) protests, arguing that many of the young people participating in the demonstrations have spent nearly their entire lives under the current central government.

In a social media post, Kashyap said the students protesting today were only "2-6 years old" when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took office in 2014, adding that they have grown up experiencing what he described as a "Congress-mukt Bharat."

Kashyap's remarks

Reflecting on the age of many protesters, Kashyap suggested that the current generation has little personal memory of previous governments.

He argued that their political opinions are shaped largely by the governance and policies they have experienced over the past decade, rather than by comparisons with earlier administrations.

His comments were widely shared across social media, drawing both support and criticism.

Debate over student protests

Kashyap's remarks come amid nationwide discussions surrounding the CJP-led demonstrations, which gained momentum after the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and subsequent police action against protesters.

The protests have triggered sharp political exchanges, with Opposition parties accusing the government of suppressing peaceful dissent, while the Centre has defended the actions of security agencies as necessary to maintain public order.

Reactions online

The filmmaker's statement quickly went viral, with supporters praising him for highlighting the perspectives of younger voters, while critics accused him of politicising the issue.

Social media platforms witnessed intense debate, with users offering contrasting views on the role of students in public demonstrations and the broader political climate.

Political row continues

The CJP protests continue to dominate political discourse, with the issue being debated in Parliament, challenged in courts and discussed widely on social media.

As public figures increasingly weigh in on the demonstrations, comments from prominent personalities such as Kashyap have added another dimension to the ongoing national conversation.