Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kerala CM condemns police action on students, Congress leaders
Kerala's Chief Minister, V D Satheesan, strongly criticized the police for using force against students and Congress leaders who were protesting in New Delhi.
The protesters, led by Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were demanding accountability for alleged cheating in exams and reforms in the education system.
The police used sticks and tear gas to stop the protesters from marching towards Parliament.
The Chief Minister called the police actions undemocratic and said the government is trying to silence protests.
The protests started on June 20 and have been gaining support from various political leaders.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned police action against students and Congress leaders protesting in New Delhi.
The protest was led by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Police used force, including lathicharge and tear gas shells, to stop protesters from marching towards Parliament.
The protesters were demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and reforms in the education system.
The Chief Minister called the police actions undemocratic and accused the central government of trying to suppress protests.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, Delhi Police, student protesters
- What
- Condemnation of police action against students and Congress leaders protesting in New Delhi
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters were demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and reforms in the education system.
Kerala CM and Congress Leaders
Delhi Police and Central Government
Police Action on Protesters
Kerala CM and Congress Leaders
The police action against students and Congress leaders is condemned as undemocratic and brutal.
Delhi Police and Central Government
The police action is justified due to the protesters attempting to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders.
Use of Force
Kerala CM and Congress Leaders
The use of force, including lathicharge and tear gas shells, is excessive and unacceptable.
Delhi Police and Central Government
The use of force was necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the protesters from breaching security.
Suppression of Dissent
Kerala CM and Congress Leaders
The central government is attempting to suppress protests and dissent through fear.
Delhi Police and Central Government
The government is maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of the public.
- Date
- July 21, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Protest Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, V D Satheesan
- Protest Demands
- Accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Lathicharge, tear gas shells, manhandling of protesters
- Protest Duration
- Began on June 20, 2024
