Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad Protests in Solidarity with Delhi CJP
On Monday, people in Ahmedabad held protests to support a similar protest in Delhi.
They gathered in two places: Law Garden and near a library on Ashram Road.
The protesters wanted the Education Minister to resign and asked for better schools and fair exams.
The police did not allow the protest and took more than 150 people to the police station.
The protesters chanted slogans and ran through small streets to avoid the police.
Some people were scared but still protested.
The police said the protesters did not have permission.
The protesters were released later in the evening.
Protests in Ahmedabad were held in solidarity with Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Two protest sites: Law Garden and Ellisbridge section of Ashram Road.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
More than 150 protesters were detained by the police.
Protesters chanted slogans and ran through bylanes to avoid police.
- Who
- Protesters in solidarity with Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, including civil rights activist Swati Goswami
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and educational reforms
- When
- Monday evening
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, specifically at Law Garden and Ellisbridge section of Ashram Road
- Why
- To protest against educational issues, including paper leaks and the closure of government schools
Protesters
Police
Permission for Protest
Protesters
Protesters did not have police permission but gathered to voice their demands.
Police
Police stated that the protesters did not have permission and were detained for public safety.
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claimed that the police were detaining those who were shouting the loudest and followed them aggressively.
Police
Police followed standard procedures to maintain order and prevent any escalation.
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Date
- Monday
- Main Protest Site
- MJ Library, Ellisbridge section of Ashram Road
- Number of Detainees
- More than 150
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action on paper leaks, and educational reforms
- Protest Duration
- From 6 pm to 9 pm