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Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria backs Indian government, calls CJP's Jantar Mantar protest a "Circus"

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria backed the Indian government and called CJP's Jantar Mantar protest a "circus." Read the complete news here.

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria's tweet backing the Indian government amid CJP's Jantar Mantar protest
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria's tweet backing the Indian government amid CJP's Jantar Mantar protest

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has backed the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent political protests in New Delhi. He criticised the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar and said such demonstrations are part of a repeated political campaign against the central government. His comments have sparked discussion on social media and among political observers.

The protests were organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups, who demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. The demonstrations led to police action, repeated disruptions in Parliament, and legal petitions in the Delhi High Court. The issue has become a major topic of political debate across the country.

Reacting to the protests, Danish Kaneria shared his views on X (formerly Twitter). He described the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest as a "circus" and questioned the purpose of repeated anti-government demonstrations. Kaneria said the same pattern is followed every time a political issue arises, and he expressed his support for the Indian government during the ongoing controversy.

Former Pakistan spinner's viral tweet accuses CJP protesters of repeatedly targeting Ram, PM Modi and Hindutva

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria shared a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) about the recent CJP-led protests in India. In his post, he claimed that many anti-government protests follow a similar pattern and focus on attacking cultural and political symbols rather than discussing public issues.

Sharing his views, Kaneria wrote, "I am disturbed because every protest in India seems to have the same script. 1. Abuse Lord Ram. 2. Abuse Bharat Mata. 3. Abuse PM Modi. 4. Abuse PM Modi's late mother. 5. Abuse Brahmins. 6. Abuse Hindutva." The post quickly went viral and generated widespread discussion across social media platforms.

Kaneria's remarks received mixed reactions online. While many users supported his statement, others criticised his views and disagreed with his claims. His post has become one of the most talked-about reactions to the ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar.

"No discussion, no solutions" — Kaneria's 6-point breakdown of India's protest culture sparks massive backlash

Danish Kaneria continued to criticise the recent protests in India through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). He claimed that some political groups were trying to create unrest instead of encouraging meaningful discussions. His comments quickly went viral and sparked strong reactions on social media.

In one of his posts, Kaneria wrote, "No discussion. No solutions. Only slogans, abuse, and chaos. The opposition seems to be living under the illusion that one day they will be able to create a Nepal-like situation in India."

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He also criticised protests based on assumptions, adding, "No trade deal with the US has even been signed yet, but some farmers are already ready to block Delhi. This is becoming a circus. How can a nation progress when so many people are willing to protest first and verify facts later?"

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Kaneria's remarks received both support and criticism online. While some users agreed with his views, others strongly opposed them. Meanwhile, the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march led to clashes with police, multiple FIRs, and legal proceedings in the Delhi High Court, making the protests one of the most debated political issues in the country.

Why a Pakistani cricketer defending India's government has Indian netizens divided

Danish Kaneria's support for the Indian government has created a strong debate on social media. As a former Pakistan cricketer, his comments on India's political issues surprised many people. His posts quickly went viral and received thousands of reactions from users across different platforms.

Many social media users supported Kaneria's views and praised him for speaking openly. Others criticised him for commenting on India's internal political matters and disagreed with his statements. The mixed reactions led to a heated debate among Indian netizens, with both supporters and critics sharing their opinions online. Here is how the netizens reacted:

The controversy shows how comments from well-known sports personalities can influence public discussions beyond cricket. Kaneria's statements have kept him in the spotlight and continue to generate debate on social media, making him one of the most talked-about former cricketers in recent days.

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