Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Students Injured in Parliament March Protest
A group of students and protesters marched to Parliament to demand changes in India's education system and the resignation of the Union education minister.
The march turned violent when police used batons and tear gas to stop the protesters.
Many students were injured, but they vowed to continue their protest.
The students claim they were peaceful and were beaten indiscriminately, while the police say the protesters turned violent and damaged property.
Despite their injuries, the students are determined to continue their protest.
Students marched to Parliament to demand education reforms and the resignation of the Union education minister.
The march turned violent with clashes, lathi-charges, and tear gas.
Over 118 police personnel and around 70 protesters were injured.
Students reported being beaten and dragged by police, with some suffering severe injuries.
Despite injuries, students vowed to continue the protest, with many returning to the protest site the next day.
- Who
- Students and protesters demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and wider reforms to India's examination system.
- What
- A protest march to Parliament that turned violent.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Central Delhi, near Parliament Street and LIC building.
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and wider reforms to India's examination system.
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Initiation of Violence
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were peaceful and were indiscriminately beaten by police.
Police Perspective
Police maintain that protesters turned violent, attacked security personnel, and damaged public property.
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Students describe being beaten with batons, dragged, and injured by police.
Police Perspective
Police claim they resorted to force only after protesters became aggressive.
- Date of March
- Monday
- Number of Injured Police Personnel
- More than 118
- Number of Detained Protesters
- Around 70
- Protest Duration
- Month-long
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi