Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Thousands Rally at Jantar Mantar After Police Crackdown
A large group of people gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest against the government.
The police had tried to stop the protest the day before by removing tents and using force, but the protesters came back.
Many people, including students, joined the protest for the first time because they were upset about the police's actions.
Some protesters were hurt, and important leaders visited them in the hospital.
The protesters want the government to listen to their concerns and stop using force against them.
Thousands of protesters returned to Jantar Mantar despite a police crackdown the previous day.
Protesters and volunteers rebuilt the protest site after police removed tents and mattresses.
Protesters condemned the police for using excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear-gas shells.
Several political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal, visited the injured protesters in the hospital.
The government and police claim they had to use force to maintain law and order, with over 118 police officers injured.
- Who
- Thousands of protesters, including students and activists, along with political leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and others.
- What
- A protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, which continued despite a police crackdown the previous day.
- When
- Tuesday, following a crackdown on Monday.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
- Why
- Protesters are demanding accountability from the government regarding examination irregularities and police brutality.
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters condemn the police for using excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear-gas shells, against peaceful demonstrators.
Government and Police
The police claim that they had to use force to control the situation and that over 118 cops were injured during the action.
Government Dialogue
Protesters and Supporters
Protest leaders argue that the government is wasting time by engaging in dialogue while simultaneously cracking down on protesters.
Government and Police
The government maintains that they are open to dialogue but need to maintain law and order.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date of Crackdown
- Monday
- Injured Protesters
- 60
- Injured Police Officers
- 118
- Hospitalized Protester
- One female student in ICU at RML Hospital
- FIRs Filed
- 4 (with 2 more in process)
- Key Visitors
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule