Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Over 100 Detained in Ahmedabad Protest
In Ahmedabad, more than 100 young people, many of whom were college students, were detained by the police.
They were protesting outside Gujarat University because they wanted the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
The protesters believe there were problems with some exams, and they think the minister should step down.
The police stopped the protest because it didn't have permission.
Some protesters even gave flowers to the police, which was a nice gesture.
Over 100 people, mostly youngsters and college students, were detained in Ahmedabad.
The protest was held outside Gujarat University demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters alleged irregularities in exams and carried banners with messages like 'system failed, not students'.
Some students distributed flowers to police personnel during the protest.
The protest was deemed illegal by the police as it lacked proper permission.
- Who
- Over 100 people, mostly youngsters and college students
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Outside Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in exams
Protesters
Police
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters believe the education minister should resign due to alleged exam irregularities.
Police
Police maintain that the protest was illegal as it lacked proper permission.
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Date
- July 22
- Number of Detainees
- Over 100
- Protest Location
- Outside Gujarat University
- Protest Target
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan