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Soni Razdan Praises Dharmendra Pradhan Amid CJP Protest
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 08:03 AM
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Actress Soni Razdan, mother of Alia Bhatt, defended the government's response to the CJP protest, stating that Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure has delivered tangible results.
Actress Soni Razdan, mother of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, took to the media to comment on the recent protest by the Central Jio Platform (CJP). In a statement released on Thursday, Razdan praised the work done by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying that his tenure has seen "real work" being carried out.
Razdan added that the protest had been mischaracterised and that the government’s actions were aimed at addressing the concerns raised by the platform’s users. She urged the public to look beyond the headlines and recognise the policy measures introduced under Pradhan’s leadership.
The comments come as the CJP protest has drawn attention to issues of data privacy and digital infrastructure. While the protest organisers have called for a review of the platform’s operations, Razdan’s remarks highlight a supportive stance towards the current minister.
The statement was shared on social media platforms and received mixed reactions, with some commentators echoing Razdan’s praise and others questioning the effectiveness of the government’s response.
The CJP protest continues to unfold, with stakeholders from the tech industry and civil society monitoring the developments closely.
Razdan added that the protest had been mischaracterised and that the government’s actions were aimed at addressing the concerns raised by the platform’s users. She urged the public to look beyond the headlines and recognise the policy measures introduced under Pradhan’s leadership.
The comments come as the CJP protest has drawn attention to issues of data privacy and digital infrastructure. While the protest organisers have called for a review of the platform’s operations, Razdan’s remarks highlight a supportive stance towards the current minister.
The statement was shared on social media platforms and received mixed reactions, with some commentators echoing Razdan’s praise and others questioning the effectiveness of the government’s response.
The CJP protest continues to unfold, with stakeholders from the tech industry and civil society monitoring the developments closely.