Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Parliament gates shut briefly as protest nears
On Monday, some gates of Parliament were briefly closed as a large group of protesters tried to march towards the building.
Security forces used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, and at least seven protesters were detained.
Inside Parliament, opposition members demanded action on issues like the NEET paper leak and an alleged theft related to the Ram temple.
The situation was tense, but security forces managed to maintain order.
Parliament gates were briefly closed due to a large protest nearby.
Security forces used batons and tear gas to disperse protesters.
At least seven protesters were detained near the Reserve Bank of India.
Opposition members in Parliament demanded action on the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft.
The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments due to the protests.
- Who
- Protesters and security forces
- What
- Protest near Parliament, security response
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Near Parliament, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters marching towards Parliament, opposition demands in Parliament
Protesters
Security Forces
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully marching and were unjustly targeted by security forces.
Security Forces
Security forces argue they used mild force to maintain order and prevent protesters from reaching Parliament.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Near Parliament, New Delhi
- Incident
- Protesters attempting to march to Parliament
- Security Measures
- Baton-charge, tear gas, brief closure of Parliament gates
- Detentions
- At least seven protesters detained
- Opposition Demands
- Action against NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft