Dahiya burger video: CJP spokesperson clarifies absence from violent protest
The Vijeta Dahiya burger controversy erupted after the Cockroach Janata Party spokesperson was seen in a viral video at a fast-food outlet during a violent protest in Delhi
Vijeta Dahiya, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party, has provided a clarification following a viral video that depicted him at a burger outlet during a party protest in Delhi. The protest itself saw significant unrest, with Delhi Police reporting numerous injuries to their personnel and detentions of demonstrators, while the party accused the police of employing excessive force. Dahiya, whose presence at the forefront of the protest was questioned, released a video explaining that he had attended the initial march before heading home. He initially defended his action by stating hunger, but later rescinded his consumption of the burger due to concerns about its ingredients. Dahiya emphasized his dedication to the cause, having worked tirelessly for weeks, and suggested the controversy surrounding the video was amplified by individuals not directly involved in the protest.
Vijeta Dahiya, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party, has provided a clarification following a viral video that depicted him at a burger outlet during a party protest in Delhi. The protest itself saw significant unrest, with Delhi Police reporting numerous injuries to their personnel and detentions of demonstrators, while the party accused the police of employing excessive force. Dahiya, whose presence at the forefront of the protest was questioned, released a video explaining that he had attended the initial march before heading home. He initially defended his action by stating hunger, but later rescinded his consumption of the burger due to concerns about its ingredients. Dahiya emphasized his dedication to the cause, having worked tirelessly for weeks, and suggested the controversy surrounding the video was amplified by individuals not directly involved in the protest.
Vijeta Dahiya, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party, has provided a clarification following a viral video that depicted him at a burger outlet during a party protest in Delhi. The protest itself saw significant unrest, with Delhi Police reporting numerous injuries to their personnel and detentions of demonstrators, while the party accused the police of employing excessive force. Dahiya, whose presence at the forefront of the protest was questioned, released a video explaining that he had attended the initial march before heading home. He initially defended his action by stating hunger, but later rescinded his consumption of the burger due to concerns about its ingredients. Dahiya emphasized his dedication to the cause, having worked tirelessly for weeks, and suggested the controversy surrounding the video was amplified by individuals not directly involved in the protest.
Political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya, the spokesperson of the Cockroach Janata Party, has issued a clarification after a video of him having a burger from an outlet in Delhi during the party’s ongoing protest went viral.
The video, though unverified, purportedly showed Dahiya at a famous fast-food chain during the march, which turned violent in the New Delhi area. According to Delhi Police, 118 police personnel, including several senior officers, were injured and around 70 protesters were detained. While the police claim protesters displayed "unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour" during the protest and attacked security personnel, damaging government vehicles and public property, the party accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters.
Dahiya, however, was allegedly missing from the protest. Later, the video went viral, showing him at the outlet. Some questioned Dahiya as to why he wasn’t with the protesters, who were lathicharged.
In response, Dahiya released a video claiming he had participated in the march, but then realised it was over and went home to shower. He said there was nothing wrong with eating a burger if someone was hungry, but later claimed he did not consume it as it contained refined flour and trans fats. "I've been working tirelessly for one and a half months for this cause. I've been involved in protests and haven't slept for over two nights. Those who were at the protest know it all," Dahiya said.
"The march started, so I went to the march. The police had shut down the entire internet here. Later, I thought since the march is over. I'll go home, take a shower, and come back,” he said, adding that he did so because he would be wanted at night.
“That very issue has been blown out of proportion. Those who have never been here are creating such a storm. Those who are protesting have no problem with it,” he added.
Dahiya, an alumnus of Delhi Technological University (DTU), has been a content developer for several YouTube creators, including creator Dhruv Rathee.