Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Assam Minister's Daughter Joins Protest
Dibisa Mahanta, the daughter of Assam Cabinet Minister Keshab Mahanta, recently joined a student protest in Guwahati.
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Dibisa, who has studied at prestigious universities, was seen chanting slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Her participation has sparked discussions, with some viewing it as a bold political statement and others downplaying its significance.
The protest also expressed solidarity with student movements in New Delhi and called for greater transparency in national examinations.
Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam Cabinet Minister Keshab Mahanta, joined a student protest in Guwahati.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Dibisa was seen chanting slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking online discussions.
The protest expressed solidarity with student movements in New Delhi and called for greater transparency in national examinations.
Dibisa Mahanta has postgraduate degrees from the University of Edinburgh and SOAS, University of London.
- Who
- Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam Cabinet Minister Keshab Mahanta
- What
- Participation in a student-led protest demanding education reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Chachal, Guwahati
- Why
- To express solidarity with ongoing student movements and demand education reforms
Protest Supporters
Government Supporters
Political Significance
Protest Supporters
The protest is seen as a bold stance against the government, highlighting issues with education policies and demanding accountability.
Government Supporters
Some view her participation as a personal choice rather than a political statement, downplaying its significance.
Slogans Against PM Modi
Protest Supporters
Critics argue that the slogans were abusive and inappropriate, reflecting poorly on the protest.
Government Supporters
Supporters see the slogans as a form of peaceful protest and freedom of expression.
- Protest Location
- Chachal, Guwahati
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Key Demands
- Education reforms, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Solidarity with
- Student movements in New Delhi, particularly those led by activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Dibisa Mahanta's Education
- Postgraduate degrees from the University of Edinburgh and SOAS, University of London
Sources
Assam minister’s daughter joins protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation - Telegraph India
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