Videos allegedly linked to the ongoing CJP protest have sparked a fresh controversy on social media. After several videos purportedly showing protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, another video has now surfaced in which derogatory and offensive remarks are directed at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The controversy has raised a larger question: What exactly is the objective of the protest, and can the use of abusive language against political leaders or foreign dignitaries ever be justified in the name of student activism?
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In their hatred for Modi, CJP protesters are abusing Italian PM Meloni using the most offensive language possible.
Some people will tell you that these protesters are the future of this country. But in reality, they are the lowest scum of this country. pic.twitter.com/frr59KLzNP— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) July 23, 2026
In recent days, several videos associated with the CJP protest have circulated widely on social media. Some of these videos allegedly feature protesters using offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The videos have attracted criticism from social media users, with many questioning the conduct of those claiming to be student protesters.
However, the controversy appears to have escalated further with the emergence of new videos.
One purported video contains offensive remarks directed at Prime Minister Modi, while another reportedly shows a foreign national alongside CJP protesters, allegedly using abusive language against the Indian Prime Minister. However, the authenticity and context of such videos should be independently verified before drawing definitive conclusions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the elected Prime Minister of India and has been chosen by voters for a third consecutive term. In a democracy, disagreement with a political leader, government policy or ideology is entirely legitimate. But there is a clear difference between political criticism and personal abuse.
A government can be questioned. Policies can be criticised. Political decisions can be challenged. But resorting to personal insults and abusive language weakens the quality of democratic discourse and takes attention away from the actual issues being raised.
The alleged remarks against Giorgia Meloni have now added another dimension to the controversy. India and Italy have strengthened their strategic relationship in recent years, with cooperation expanding across areas such as trade, defence, technology and other sectors.
This raises an obvious question – What does the Italian Prime Minister have to do with a protest that claims to be focused on student issues?
If protesters are genuinely fighting for students and their concerns, then the focus should presumably remain on those issues. Dragging foreign leaders into the controversy and using derogatory language against them only creates questions about the nature and purpose of the protest.
The controversy also comes amid criticism over other videos allegedly associated with the protest. Some clips circulating online have reportedly included offensive remarks against the Indian Army and religious figures. Again, the authenticity and context of individual videos must be established before reaching conclusions, but the repeated circulation of such content has nevertheless triggered public debate.
The larger question, therefore, is whether the CJP protest is actually centred on student concerns or whether it is increasingly turning into a platform for political slogans, personal attacks and provocative rhetoric.
The right to peaceful protest is an important part of any democracy. Students and citizens have every right to raise their concerns and demand accountability. But that right also comes with responsibility. Violence, abuse and personal attacks cannot become substitutes for meaningful debate.
Ultimately, the credibility of any movement depends not just on the cause it claims to represent, but also on the conduct of those who participate in it.
If the CJP protest is genuinely about students, then the focus should remain on students and their concerns. The question that now needs to be asked is simple: Does this protest actually have anything to do with students, or has it become something else entirely?
