Archive · 22 Jul 2026
CPI-M’s MA Baby accuses Centre of crushing dissent
M A Baby from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) said the government is trying to stop people from protesting by closing Metro stations near Jantar Mantar.
He thinks this is wrong because it goes against the Constitution.
He also said the government is not doing a good job with education and should remove the Education Minister.
The government says it is doing the right thing and is committed to fair exams.
The Opposition and the government are arguing about this in Parliament.
CPI-M’s M A Baby accused the Centre of trying to suppress dissent by closing Metro stations around Jantar Mantar.
He claimed the closure infringes upon the constitutional right to freedom of movement.
Baby backed student protests against alleged examination irregularities and police action.
The Opposition demands the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The government rejected the Opposition's allegations and asserted its commitment to transparency in exams.
- Who
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary M A Baby and Opposition parties
- What
- Accusations of the Centre crushing dissent and demands for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged examination irregularities and police action against student protesters
Opposition's View
Government's View
Closure of Metro Stations
Opposition's View
The closure of 16 Metro stations around Jantar Mantar infringes upon citizens' constitutional right to freedom of movement and is an attempt to suppress dissent.
Government's View
Law enforcement agencies acted in accordance with the prevailing security situation.
Handling of Student Protests
Opposition's View
The government is using excessive force against protesting students and has failed to safeguard the education system.
Government's View
The government remains committed to ensuring transparency and fairness in public examinations.
Removal of Education Minister
Opposition's View
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should be removed due to the alleged failure of the education system.
Government's View
The government has rejected the Opposition's allegations and maintains that it is handling the situation appropriately.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Number of Metro Stations Closed
- 16
- Constitutional Right Involved
- Article 19(1)(d)
- Opposition Demand
- Removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government's Stance
- Rejected Opposition's allegations, committed to transparency in exams