Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi University Warns Students Against Protests
Students at Delhi University are being told not to join protests happening in Delhi.
The university says it wants to keep students safe and focused on their studies.
The protests started on June 6, 2026, and are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, because of allegations of paper leaks in important exams.
Some teachers and students disagree with the university's statement, saying it is not being honest about the students' concerns.
The protests have grown bigger after police used force against protesters, including an activist named Sonam Wangchuk who was on a hunger strike.
Delhi University advises students to avoid protests to ensure their safety and focus on studies.
Protests began on June 6, 2026, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of paper leaks in national competitive examinations.
Police used heavy force against protesters during a march to Parliament on July 22, 2026.
The Democratic Teachers’ Front criticizes the university's statement as dishonest and apathetic.
Protests have spread to other cities after police action widened support for the agitation.
- Who
- Students of Delhi University, Democratic Teachers’ Front, Cockroach Janta Party, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to allegations of paper leaks in national competitive examinations
- When
- Protests began on June 6, 2026; significant events on July 21 and July 22, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Allegations of paper leaks in national competitive examinations and police action against protesters
University Administration
Students and Teachers
Student Participation in Protests
University Administration
Students should avoid protests to ensure their safety and focus on studies.
Students and Teachers
Students have the right to protest and express their grievances.
University's Role
University Administration
The university is acting in the best interest of students by advising them to stay away from protests.
Students and Teachers
The university's statement is dishonest and masks its apathy as empathy.
- Date of Protests Start
- June 6, 2026
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Demand of Protesters
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Protest
- Allegations of paper leaks in national competitive examinations
- Police Action
- Heavy police action during a march to Parliament on July 22, 2026