Santy Sharma News: What Is ‘Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti’ and Why Did the Rapper Launch It?
Rapper and social media personality Santy Sharma launched the 'Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti' campaign at a Mumbai press conference, saying it aims to raise awareness and encourage discussion on reservation-related issues. Sharma also addressed questions about student movements, political affiliations, his YouTube channel and music, while actor Puneet Vasishtha extended support.
Rapper, singer and social media personality Santy Sharma on Saturday, August 1, announced a new public campaign titled “Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti” during a press conference in Mumbai. The event, held in Andheri West, was attended by members of the media and actor Puneet Vasishtha, who expressed his support for the initiative.
Sharma said the press conference was organised to address questions raised on social media regarding his views on reservation, his criticism of a students' body he referred to as “CJP”, his music career and speculation about his political affiliations. He said he chose to respond through a public interaction rather than individual online replies. Why Santy Sharma’s YouTube Channel Was Taken Down.
Santy Sharma Announces ‘Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti’
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What Is ‘Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti’?
During the event, Sharma officially announced “Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti”, describing it as a public awareness campaign.
According to him, the initiative will primarily operate through social media, including a dedicated Instagram page, with the aim of encouraging public discussion on reservation-related issues. He said the campaign would continue to share updates and engage supporters through online platforms. Who Is Santy Sharma? Rapper Criticises Viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Movement, Warns Against Online Propaganda and Digital Manipulation.
Santy Sharma’s Remarks on Reservation and Student Movements
One of the key topics discussed during the press conference was Sharma’s views on reservation and the students' body he referred to as “CJP”. Responding to media questions, Sharma said he supports students and believes their concerns deserve attention. However, he added that he does not support what he described as the politicisation of student movements.
He also criticised the organisation’s founders and alleged that some protests had included individuals who were not students and were involved in creating unrest. These remarks reflected Sharma’s personal views expressed during the event.
Sharma also rejected allegations that he was associated with or funded by any political party. He said he is not affiliated with the BJP, Congress or any other political organisation, adding that the campaign is independent and focused on issues he considers important.
Actor Puneet Vasishtha, who attended the press conference, expressed support for the initiative. He said discussions should focus on merit and economic conditions, stating that, in his opinion, assistance should be based on financial need while maintaining equal standards in competitive examinations. These remarks represented Vasishtha’s personal views shared during the event.
During the interaction, Sharma was also asked about speculation regarding reality television, including Bigg Boss. He declined to comment, saying he did not wish to discuss future projects at this stage.
Addressing the deletion of his YouTube channel, Sharma said he believes it may have been removed after receiving a large number of reports following his public statements. According to him, YouTube informed him that the channel could not be restored, and he plans to launch a new channel.
He also responded to criticism of explicit language in his rap songs, stating that hip-hop is a form of artistic expression and that such content is classified for adult audiences.
The event concluded with Sharma previewing lyrics from an upcoming song titled “August Kranti”, which he said would focus on reservation and other issues affecting the general public. According to Sharma, the “Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti” campaign will continue mainly through social media, where he intends to share updates and engage with supporters.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 02, 2026 01:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
