Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Param Vir Chakra Awardees Support Student Protests
Two brave soldiers who received the Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award in India, have supported students who are protesting in New Delhi.
The students are demanding the resignation of a government official and accountability for police brutality during their protests.
The soldiers say the students' demands are legitimate and that the government should punish those responsible for the violence.
The prime minister has promised to start a dialogue with the students to address their concerns.
The soldiers advise the students to stay peaceful and trust the prime minister's assurances.
They also warn that the longer the protests continue, the more likely it is that troublemakers will join and cause problems.
The soldiers emphasize that the students are the future of the nation and their concerns about the education system must be taken seriously.
Param Vir Chakra awardees Yogendra Singh Yadav and Bana Singh support the protesting students in New Delhi.
The students demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for police brutality during protests.
The prime minister has promised to start a dialogue with the students to address their concerns.
The soldiers advise the students to maintain peace and trust the prime minister's assurances.
The soldiers warn that the longer the protests continue, the more likely it is that troublemakers will join and cause problems.
- Who
- Param Vir Chakra awardees Yogendra Singh Yadav and Bana Singh, protesting students, Prime Minister of India
- What
- Support for student protests and calls for dialogue and reforms
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To address the students' demands and the use of force against them, and to improve the education system.
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Use of Force Against Students
Protesters and Supporters
The protesters and supporters condemn the police's use of force against students, especially the mistreatment of young girls, and demand strict punishment for those responsible.
Government and Authorities
The government acknowledges the mistakes made in handling the protests and has opened a door for dialogue to address the issues.
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters and Supporters
The protesters demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, citing his responsibility for the police brutality and the deteriorating education system.
Government and Authorities
The government has indicated that once dialogue begins, all issues, including the resignation demand, will be discussed.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Key Figures
- Param Vir Chakra awardees Yogendra Singh Yadav and Bana Singh
- Prime Minister's Statement
- The prime minister has assured dialogue and reforms, including fast-track courts.
- Student Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, accountability for police brutality, and improvements in the education system.