Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Police Use Force to Dispel Protesters in Patna
On July 22, 2026, in Patna, Bihar, students from the All India Students' Association (AISA) protested against examination paper leaks and the commercialization of education.
They wanted the Union Education Minister to resign.
The police used water cannons, tear gas, and baton charges to stop the protesters from marching to Raj Bhavan.
The protesters were also supporting a similar protest happening in Delhi.
The police had set up barricades, but some protesters tried to push through, leading to clashes.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks.
Police used water cannons, tear gas, and baton charges to disperse the crowd.
The protest was organized in solidarity with ongoing student agitation at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Clashes began after protesters attempted to push through police barricades.
Protesters also opposed the commercialization of education and alleged corruption in the system.
- Who
- All India Students Association (AISA) activists and Patna police
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police over examination paper leaks and education system issues
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- JP Golambar, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and addressed issues in the education system.
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with water cannons, tear gas, and baton charges.
Police
Police assert they used necessary measures to maintain law and order.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- JP Golambar, Patna, Bihar
- Protest Organizers
- All India Students Association (AISA)
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, addressing examination paper leaks, and opposing the commercialization of education
- Solidarity Protest
- In support of ongoing student agitation at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
