Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Students Protest at OU After Delhi Police Action
Students at Osmania University in Hyderabad protested against the police action in Delhi and demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister, the dissolution of the National Testing Agency, a judicial inquiry into the police action, and the repeal of the National Education Policy 2020.
They also raised issues like paper leaks, student suicides, falling enrolment, low education spending, and restrictions on campus protests.
The protesters carried posters of B.R. Ambedkar, the Constitution, and Jyotirao Phule, emphasizing the importance of questioning those in power and standing up against injustice.
Students at Osmania University protested against police action in Delhi and demanded educational reforms.
Protesters called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the NTA.
They also demanded a judicial inquiry into the police action and the repeal of the National Education Policy 2020.
Issues like paper leaks, student suicides, falling enrolment, low education spending, and restrictions on campus protests were raised.
Protesters carried posters of B.R. Ambedkar, the Constitution, and Jyotirao Phule, emphasizing the importance of questioning those in power.
- Who
- Students and youth groups at Osmania University, Hyderabad
- What
- Protest against police action in Delhi and demands for educational reforms
- When
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Where
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Why
- To express solidarity with protesters in Delhi and demand educational reforms
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Resignation of Union Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Stance
The government has not responded to the demand for the minister's resignation.
Dissolution of National Testing Agency
Protesters' Demands
Protesters call for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Government's Stance
The government has not addressed the demand for the dissolution of the NTA.
Judicial Inquiry into Police Action
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand a judicial inquiry into the police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Government's Stance
The government has not responded to the demand for a judicial inquiry.
Repeal of National Education Policy 2020
Protesters' Demands
Protesters call for the repeal of the National Education Policy 2020.
Government's Stance
The government has not addressed the demand for the repeal of the policy.
- Location
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Date
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Main Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, Dissolution of NTA, Judicial Inquiry, Repeal of NEP 2020
- Key Figures
- Zia, R.L. Murthy, Amit, Manchala Kiran Kumar
- Issues Raised
- Police brutality, Paper leaks, Student suicides, Falling enrolment, Low education spending, Restrictions on campus protest