Diljit Dosanjh responds to Dipak's criticism: CJP founder apologizes for saying at Delhi concert
During his Aura Tour 2026 performance in Delhi on Friday, Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh addressed recent remarks made by Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke. Dipke had previously claimed that artists must support him against the government or face a ban on Diljit's upcoming film, Satlaj. Responding to the pressure from the stage, Diljit firmly stated that Punjabis do not need to be taught how to fight, emphasizing his identity and love as an artist while urging critics to let him remain silent if he chooses not to speak out. Following the public exchange, it was revealed that Dipke had previously attended one of Diljit's concerts in Chicago and has since issued a public apology for his earlier statements through a social media post, bringing a fresh twist to the ongoing controversy.
During his Aura Tour 2026 performance in Delhi on Friday, Diljit Dosanjh responded to Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke's statement that artists should support him against the government, otherwise his film (Satlaj) would be banned. Diljit responded by saying that Punjabis shouldn't be taught how to fight. It has now come to light that Abhijeet Dipke attended Diljit's Chicago concert some time ago. He has also apologized in a post. "I love you all because I'm an artist. If I'm silent, let me be. I support you all, but don't teach Punjabis how to fight," Diljit said on stage at the Delhi concert.
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