Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Thackeray Criticizes Delhi Police Action on Protesters
Raj Thackeray, the chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), criticized the Delhi police for their action against student protesters.
He said that the police used excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, against protesters and bystanders.
Thackeray questioned the orders from higher authorities and said that the police personnel should not be held solely responsible.
He also criticized the present government for failing to address the concerns of young people, forcing them to take to the streets.
Thackeray urged civil society to deliberate on the issue and called on MPs to demand a discussion in Parliament.
Raj Thackeray criticized Delhi police for using excessive force against student protesters.
The police action included lathi-charge and tear gas against protesters and bystanders.
Thackeray questioned the orders from higher authorities and said that the police personnel should not be held solely responsible.
He criticized the present government for failing to address the concerns of young people.
Thackeray urged civil society to deliberate on the issue and called on MPs to demand a discussion in Parliament.
- Who
- Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief
- What
- Criticism of Delhi police action on student protesters
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To question the alleged use of excessive force against protesters and bystanders
Critics of Police Action
Proponents of Police Action
Use of Force
Critics of Police Action
The police used excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, against protesters and bystanders, which was disproportionate and unconstitutional.
Proponents of Police Action
The police action was necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the protesters from marching towards the Parliament.
Accountability
Critics of Police Action
The police personnel should not be held solely responsible as they were following orders from higher authorities.
Proponents of Police Action
The police personnel should be held accountable for their actions, and those who issued the orders should also be investigated.
Government Response
Critics of Police Action
The present government has failed to address the concerns of young people, forcing them to take to the streets.
Proponents of Police Action
The government has taken necessary measures to maintain law and order and prevent the protesters from disrupting the Monsoon session of Parliament.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Police Action
- Lathi-charge and tear gas
- Critic
- Raj Thackeray
- UN Principles
- Lawful, necessary, proportionate, and accountable use of force
- Countries with Stringent Inquiries
- Norway, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, New Zealand