‘Chota bhai samajh ke mitti pao’: Abhijeet Dipke’s open letter to Diljit Dosanjh after CJP row
Cockroach Janta Party’s Abhijeet Dipke has seemingly put the June controversy behind him. Despite being hurt by Diljit Dosanjh’s earlier remarks on the CJP protest, he attended the singer’s Delhi concert and shared a heartfelt message.
Sometimes, admiration survives a disagreement. Abhijeet Dipke of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) seems to have made that clear by showing up at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Delhi on Friday, months after the singer’s remarks about the party’s protest sparked disappointment among his supporters.
Taking to Instagram, Abhijeet shared a selfie from the concert alongside an open letter addressed to Diljit. Rather than revisiting the disagreement, he used the occasion to explain why the singer’s comments had hurt him while making it clear that his respect for the artiste remained unchanged.
Recalling the incident from June, Abhijeet wrote that he was disappointed when Diljit distanced himself from the CJP protest. However, he clarified that his reaction came from the admiration he had always had for the singer, particularly for his willingness to speak about issues concerning Punjab.
He also revealed that he had attended Diljit’s Chicago concert in May, shortly before returning to India. For Abhijeet, the admiration went beyond the music, extending to Diljit’s authenticity, courage and journey to international recognition while remaining connected to his roots.
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Acknowledging that one disagreement did not have to undo years of admiration, Abhijeet ended his letter on a lighter, affectionate note: “Baaki paaji, chota bhai samajh ke mitti pao.”
He also signed off with a line from Diljit’s music: “Gabru ta vairi nu vi mitha bolda, ni tu ta ferr jatt da pyaar goriye.”
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The exchange dates back to June, when Diljit was asked about the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar during an Instagram Live session. Responding to the question, the singer made it clear that he did not want to be associated with protests or political matters.
“Bro, keep me away from protests and such things. I am an artist. I am not a politician,” he said.
Diljit also acknowledged that not everything in the world could be perfect and quoted a line from the Guru Granth Sahib: “Nanak dukhiya sab sansar, so sukhia jis naam adhaar.” He maintained that he was not familiar with the specifics of the issue and wished well for both sides.
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The remarks disappointed some, particularly given Diljit’s earlier public support for causes connected to Punjab. However, the singer later addressed the issue again following the Sansad Chalo march on July 20, urging authorities to hear the students' demands and condemning the violence that took place during the Jantar Mantar protest.
He also spoke about the backlash he had faced for expressing his views, recalling how he had been labelled 'anti-national' following his support for the farmers' protest and faced criticism and legal challenges.
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Abhijeet's appearance at the Delhi concert and his message suggest that, at least from his side, the June disagreement has not changed his admiration for the singer.
However, the Delhi concert marked the start of Diljit’s seven-city Aura Tour, with the singer setting the tone for what promises to be an eventful run of live shows across the country. Blending high-energy performances, elaborate visuals and his signature stage presence, Diljit once again brought his music and audience together in a celebration that went beyond the usual concert experience.