Arijit Singh reacts after fan says he lost respect over 'goons' comment on police action: 'You can delete...'

Singer Arijit Singh has reacted strongly to criticism over his comments on the recent student protests in Delhi, saying he is not worried about losing fans if they disagree with his views. His response came after he condemned the reported use of force by security personnel during the demonstration near Parliament.

Thousands of protesters gathered in the national capital on Monday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The march, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, was stopped by security forces. Videos from the protest showed the use of lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Reacting to the visuals, Arijit wrote on X, "wow!! checking videos of Human beings in uniform behaving like goons." In another post, he added, "Yaar ab to students ko maar rahe hain yahaan aap log. Hello Neta, Mantri !! Hello Delhi Police aren't you ashamed!!?? kya chal raha hai bhai!! apne aapko bhagwan samajh liya hai kya ***? Har cheez Yaad rakkha jayega! Har har Mahadev! Yaad rakhna The Only Constant Is Change!"

His remarks drew mixed reactions online. One user told the singer that they had lost respect for him because of his stance. Responding to the criticism, Arijit wrote, "I am not worried about the fact that somebody respects me or not. I am also not bothered about anyone's opinion as everyone have their own. you being a fan of me doesn't compel me to say sugarcoated words to you."

He further added, "I apologise to you as a person. My words might have hurt your emotions. I am truly sorry I never meant it that way. It's just that I am angry. Forgive me to become free. You can delete all my playlist and forget my existence. be happy I genuinely pray for your happiness. but that doesn't change my opinion. Take care."

Earlier this year, Arijit had announced that he would no longer accept new playback singing assignments, while clarifying that he would continue making independent music and complete his existing commitments. He later released the single Raina.

The ongoing protest began as a student led movement seeking reforms in the education system, with demonstrators demanding action over alleged irregularities, including the alleged NEET paper leak. Social activist Sonam Wangchuk had also joined the protest and observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.