Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protesters clash with police over exam irregularities
A large group of students, parents, and specially-abled individuals gathered near Parliament Street in New Delhi to protest against what they believe are unfair practices in examinations.
They wanted the government to take responsibility and for the Education Minister to step down.
The police tried to stop the protest and used sticks to disperse the crowd, which led to clashes.
Some protesters were hurt, and a young girl showed bruises on her hand and a damaged phone.
Despite the police action, the protesters continued to demand their rights, with some parents even joining the protest knowing their husbands were in the police force.
Volunteers helped those who fainted and provided first aid.
Thousands of protesters, including students, parents, and specially-abled individuals, marched towards Parliament to demand accountability over alleged examination irregularities.
Police resorted to a lathi charge and baton charge to disperse the protesters, leading to clashes and injuries.
A 16-year-old girl showed bruises on her hand and a damaged phone, alleging she was injured during the clashes.
Parents joined the protest, with one woman stating she participated despite her husband being in the police force.
Volunteers offered water and first aid to protesters who fainted during the march and clashes.
- Who
- Students, parents, and specially-abled individuals protesting against alleged examination irregularities
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police during a march towards Parliament
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To demand accountability over alleged examination irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Police
Right to Protest
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the right to peacefully protest against alleged examination irregularities and demand accountability from the government.
Police
Police argue that they are maintaining law and order and preventing the protest from escalating into a larger disturbance.
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters feel that the use of force by the police is unjustified and that they are being treated harshly for expressing their grievances.
Police
Police maintain that they used necessary force to control the situation and prevent the protest from becoming violent.
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- July 20
- Protesters' Demand
- Accountability over alleged examination irregularities and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Lathi charge and baton charge to disperse protesters
- Injuries Reported
- Yes, including a 16-year-old girl who showed bruises on her hand and a damaged phone
- Protester Demographics
- Students, parents, and specially-abled individuals
- Protest Size
- Thousands of protesters
- Protest Location
- Near Parliament Street, New Delhi