Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Nationwide protests erupt over Delhi crackdown
There were big protests all over India because the police stopped some opposition leaders from protesting in Delhi.
The Congress party and its allies are upset and are protesting against the government, saying the police are being too harsh.
The BJP, the ruling party, says the Congress is causing trouble and not following the rules.
Both sides had protests in many places like Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru.
The police had to stop some protests and even detained some people.
The main issues are about a big exam called NEET, where some people think the exam papers were leaked, and about whether protests outside the Prime Minister's house are allowed.
Protests spread across multiple states over the Delhi Police crackdown on Opposition leaders.
Congress and BJP staged rival demonstrations, accusing each other of undermining democratic dissent.
Key Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained during a sit-in protest outside the Prime Minister's residence.
Police detained protesters, erected barricades, and separated rival groups in various states.
Both parties accused each other of excessive force and undemocratic actions.
- Who
- Congress, BJP, and their supporters
- What
- Nationwide protests and clashes over the Delhi crackdown on Opposition leaders
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Multiple states including Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar
- Why
- Protests erupted over the detention of Opposition leaders and allegations of NEET paper leaks, with both parties accusing each other of undermining democracy.
Congress and Allies
BJP and Supporters
Nature of Protests
Congress and Allies
Congress and allies protest against the detention of Opposition leaders and demand accountability over alleged NEET paper leaks.
BJP and Supporters
BJP accuses Congress of undermining democracy and spreading anarchy, alleging that protests outside the PM's residence are seditious.
Police Action
Congress and Allies
Congress alleges excessive police force and intimidation by BJP workers during protests.
BJP and Supporters
BJP claims Congress protests are undemocratic and disruptive, justifying police intervention to maintain order.
Democratic Dissent
Congress and Allies
Congress asserts the right to peaceful protest and demands a discussion on NEET paper leaks in Parliament.
BJP and Supporters
BJP argues that Congress is abandoning parliamentary debate and inciting unrest among the youth.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Key Figures Detained
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Locations of Protests
- Mumbai, Chandigarh, Haryana, Bengaluru, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar
- Main Issues
- Detention of Opposition leaders, NEET paper leaks, democratic dissent
- Police Actions
- Detentions, barricades, separation of rival groups