The revived clash between the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh seems to be concluding after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke offered to end the row on Friday.
Dipke had earlier criticised the singer for being evasive about the exam paper leak protests in India.
In June, when a fan asked Dosanjh for his opinion on the NEET protests, he responded with, “Keep me away from protests and such things. I am an artist, bro. I am not a politician.”
Many criticised the singer, saying it was hypocritical not to support student protests while being part of politically charged films like Satluj.
While addressing the New Delhi crowd on the opening day of his Aura India Tour 2026, Dosanjh publicly confronted the matter and alleged that his film Satluj was mocked on stage. He touched upon the criticism he faced for his earlier reaction.
Without naming the CJP directly, he said, “I love all of you because I am an artist, bro. I am being quiet, so let me stay quiet. I support all of you. But don't teach Punjabis how to fight.”
He then responded to the comments made against Satluj, adding, “The film you are making fun of on stage, Jaswant Singh Khalra's film — we fought for that film for a long time. I love all of you. If someone hates us, it's okay. But I love all of you.”
Later Friday night, Dipke shared an Instagram post, explaining why he had criticised the singer.
He wrote, “Paaji, back in June, when we were protesting, I was a little hurt by your comment. Not because I had anything against you personally, but because I've always seen you as someone who speaks up for the cause, just like you said yourself.”
The CJP founder shared a picture of him at Dosanjh’s concert earlier this year and said that he has always admired the singer’s courage.
He added that the comment hurt him because he always respected Dosanjh’s fight, saying, “Your courage, your authenticity, and the way you've taken India to the global stage while staying so true to your roots are things I've always admired about you. And I guess that's why the comment hurt a little, because I've always held you in such high regard. But one disagreement or misunderstanding doesn't change the respect and admiration I have for you.”
Dipke ended the post on a sweet note, asking Dosanjh to consider him his younger brother and to let this matter go.
“Baaki paaji, chhota bhai samajh ke mitti pao (Consider me your younger brother and end this matter).”
He added one last line from Dosanjh’s song GOAT, about being cordial with enemies: “Gabru ta vairi nu vi mitha bolda, ni tu ta ferr jatt da pyar goriye.”
