Rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has joined the growing list of celebrities expressing support for students protesting over alleged examination irregularities. Following the violence during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led march to Parliament on Monday, Honey Singh announced that he was postponing the teaser release of his upcoming song Moonlight as a mark of solidarity with the country’s youth.
Earlier in the day, the singer had informed fans that the teaser of Moonlight would be released on Tuesday. However, after reports of clashes between protesters and police emerged, Honey Singh decided to delay the release.
Taking to Instagram Stories, the rapper shared a heartfelt message in support of the students. He wrote, “Youth of India is immortal,” expressing his faith in the country’s young generation.
In another post, he announced the postponement of his song’s teaser, saying that he had taken the decision out of respect for the sentiments of the nation and its youth.
“Due to the sentiments of the country and the youth of India, I am postponing the teaser of my new song Moonlight for a few days. Bholenath, shakti do inn bachho ko. Jai Hind,” he wrote.
Honey Singh’s gesture comes after thousands of students and activists participated in the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march, demanding accountability over alleged NEET paper leaks, examination irregularities, and broader reforms in the education system. The protest turned tense after police used barricades, tear gas, and lathi-charge to stop demonstrators from marching towards Parliament.
The incident has sparked widespread debate across the country and prompted reactions from several members of the entertainment industry.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi joined the protesters on the ground, while actors Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, Vir Das, and several others voiced their support through social media.
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh also came out in support of the students, describing the treatment they received as “very wrong.” He urged authorities to listen to the students’ demands through dialogue and recalled the criticism and legal challenges he faced after supporting the farmers’ protest, saying he expected to be labelled “anti-national” once again.
With Honey Singh now postponing the release of his music in solidarity with the students, another prominent voice from the entertainment industry has joined the conversation surrounding the ongoing protests. His decision reflects how the issue has resonated beyond politics, drawing attention from artists who believe the concerns of young people deserve to be heard.
