Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Punjabian Nu…’ Jab: Why Did Abhijeet Dipke Say ‘Mitti Paao’?
Diljit Dosanjh addressed the June protest controversy at his Delhi concert. Find out why CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke responded with ‘Mitti paao’.
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Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has indirectly responded to the criticism he faced over his earlier comments on student protests. During his Delhi concert on Friday, October 30, Diljit addressed the controversy without directly naming anyone.
His statement, particularly the line “Punjabian nu na sikhaao ladaayia kida ladnaa”, caught the attention of fans and quickly became a talking point on social media.
Soon after the concert, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), shared a message on Instagram. He expressed his continued respect for Diljit and asked him to let the disagreement go with the words, “Mitti paao, chhota bhai samajh ke.”
But what started the disagreement between the singer and the CJP founder? And why did Diljit bring it up during his concert? Here is everything you need to know.
What Did Diljit Dosanjh Say At His Delhi Concert?
Diljit Dosanjh performed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Friday as part of his AURA India Tour 2026.
During the concert, the singer took a moment to address the criticism surrounding his earlier statement, “I'm an artist, bro.”
Without directly mentioning Abhijeet Dipke or the CJP, Diljit told the audience:
“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.”
The singer also referred to the criticism surrounding his film Satluj, which is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Diljit said that people had worked hard for a long time to bring the film to audiences. His comments appeared to be an indirect response to those who had mocked the film.
The concert also featured visual displays carrying messages such as “Main Hoon Punjab” and “I'm an artist”, bringing further attention to his remarks.
Diljit's Viral On-Stage Remark Sparks Fresh Buzz
During his sold-out Delhi concert, Diljit Dosanjh paused the music for a few moments and addressed the controversy that had followed his earlier “I'm an artist, bro” remark. Without naming anyone directly, he told the crowd that he supports people but that “Punjabis don't need to be taught how to fight,” a line that quickly went viral across social media.
The moment became one of the biggest highlights of the concert, with fans cheering loudly as Diljit mixed emotion with his signature stage confidence. The clip from this performance has now become one of the most shared videos from the AURA India Tour, as many viewers connected it to his earlier disagreement with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke over the student protest debate.
Watch the viral Instagram Reel from Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert below:
Why Did Abhijeet Dipke Criticise Diljit Dosanjh?
The disagreement between Diljit Dosanjh and Abhijeet Dipke dates back to June 2026.
At that time, student protests were taking place in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy. The Cockroach Janata Party, led by Abhijeet Dipke, was also involved in the protests.
During an Instagram Live session, Diljit was reportedly asked whether he would join the protest.
In response, the singer said that he was an artist and not a politician. He also asked people to keep him away from political matters.
His response did not go down well with Dipke.
The CJP founder criticised Diljit because he expected the singer to speak up for the students. He believed that someone who had supported social causes in the past should also respond to the concerns raised by protesting students.
The disagreement attracted attention because Diljit had previously shown support for farmers during the 2020 farmers' protest.
However, Diljit's position was that he was an artist and did not want to be drawn into political matters.
What Did Abhijeet Dipke Write In His ‘Mitti Paao’ Message?
After Diljit's comments at the Delhi concert, Abhijeet Dipke shared a personal note on Instagram.
He explained that the singer's earlier statement had hurt him, not because of any personal disagreement, but because he had always admired Diljit.
Dipke wrote that he had expected the singer to speak up for causes he believed in. He also clarified that his criticism did not mean he had stopped respecting him.
In his message, Dipke recalled attending Diljit's concert in Chicago in May 2026. He said that he had gone there not only to enjoy the singer's music but also because he respected him as a person.
He praised Diljit's courage, authenticity and contribution to taking Indian music to international audiences.
The most noticeable part of his message was:
“Baaki paaji, chhota bhai samajh ke mitti pao.”
The Punjabi expression “Mitti paao” roughly means letting the matter go or putting the disagreement behind you.
By using these words, Dipke appeared to make a friendly appeal to Diljit to move beyond their disagreement.
He also shared a line from Diljit's song GOAT at the end of his message.
Abhijeet Dipke Shares a Picture From Diljit Dosanjh's Concert
Abhijeet Dipke also shared a picture from Diljit Dosanjh's concert on Instagram while addressing the disagreement between them. In his post, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder made it clear that his criticism of the singer was never personal. He said he had always admired Diljit for his courage, authenticity and contribution to Punjabi music.
Dipke also recalled attending Diljit's Chicago concert in May 2026, explaining that his respect for the singer had remained unchanged despite their disagreement. He said that one misunderstanding should not affect the admiration he has always had for him. Ending his message on a friendly note, he wrote, “Paaji, chhota bhai samajh ke mitti pao,” asking Diljit to consider him a younger brother and put the matter behind them.
What Is The Connection Between Diljit's Film Satluj And The Controversy?
Another part of the disagreement involved Diljit's film Satluj, which tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Khalra is known for raising questions about alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The film became a subject of public discussion because of the issues surrounding its release and availability.
During his Delhi concert, Diljit referred to people making fun of the film. He said that a lot of effort had gone into making it and bringing its story to the public.
His comments added another dimension to the ongoing disagreement with the CJP founder.
Is The Diljit Dosanjh-Abhijeet Dipke Controversy Coming To An End?
Abhijeet Dipke's Instagram message suggests that he wants to move past the disagreement.
Although he admitted that Diljit's earlier comments had disappointed him, he also made it clear that his admiration for the singer remained unchanged.
Diljit, meanwhile, addressed the issue on stage without directly naming Dipke or the CJP.
Whether the two will publicly discuss the matter again remains to be seen. For now, Dipke's message has added a more conciliatory note to a disagreement that began over the singer's response to student protests.
The incident also highlights how public figures can face different expectations from fans and supporters when social issues become part of public debate.
Questions readers ask
Why did Diljit Dosanjh make the ‘Punjabian nu na sikhaao’ remark?
Diljit made the remark during his Delhi concert on October 30, 2026. It appeared to be an indirect response to criticism he had faced over his earlier comments about student protests.
Who is Abhijeet Dipke?
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which was involved in student protests in Delhi.
Why did Abhijeet Dipke criticise Diljit Dosanjh?
Dipke criticised Diljit after the singer said he was an artist and not a politician when asked about the student protests in June 2026.
What does ‘Mitti paao’ mean?
“Mitti paao” is a Punjabi expression that means letting an issue go, moving on or putting a disagreement behind you.
What did Abhijeet Dipke say about Diljit after the Delhi concert?
Dipke said that he was hurt by Diljit's earlier comments but still admired him. He asked the singer to consider him a younger brother and let the disagreement go.
