Hollywood actor John Cusack backs CJP Protest, supports students over NEET Protest in India

Hollywood actor John Cusack has come out in support of the ongoing student protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India. His reaction came two days after the Delhi Police lathi charge on protesters during the CJP Chalo Sansad march in the national capital. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Cusack expressed solidarity with the students, bringing international attention to the movement. The CJP protest and NEET protest have become major talking points across the country, with students demanding justice and accountability.

Cusack Has Supported Indian Student Movements Before

This is not the first time John Cusack has spoken about protests in India. In 2019, he supported students demonstrating against the amended Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He also criticised the police action against students at Jamia Millia Islamia University, where protests were met with a crackdown. His latest response to the CJP student protest shows his continued support for student movements and democratic rights. Over the years, Cusack has often used his social media platform to speak about human rights and social justice issues across the world.

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— John Cusack (@johncusack) July 23, 2026

Global Attention on Indian Protests

John Cusack is among several international celebrities who have reacted to important developments in India. During the 2020–21 farmers' protest, Grammy-winning singer Rihanna drew worldwide attention after sharing a news report on social media with the message, "Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest." Her post sparked a global debate and received responses from the Indian government and several public figures, highlighting how international voices can amplify issues taking place in India.

Indian Celebrities Also Back NEET Protest

The ongoing NEET protest and CJP protest have also received support from several Indian film personalities. Actors Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Dulquer Salmaan, Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan, Richa Chadha, Swara Bhaskar, Huma Qureshi, Revathy, Tovino Thomas, Abhay Deol, and Anurag Kashyap have publicly backed the students in recent days. Their support, along with John Cusack's reaction, has brought greater visibility to the student protest in India, keeping the CJP protest, NEET protest, and the students' demands in the national and international spotlight.

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