Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Police Action on Protesting Students
Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, criticized the government for the police's harsh actions against students who were protesting in Delhi.
He said that women students were hurt and their clothes were torn.
Yadav and other Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained by the police when they protested outside the Prime Minister's house.
The Opposition wants the Prime Minister to make a statement in Parliament about the incident and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
The government says it is ready to discuss the issue but blames the Opposition for delaying the debate.
Akhilesh Yadav led Opposition protests in Parliament demanding a statement from the Prime Minister on the police crackdown on students.
Yadav alleged that women students were brutally assaulted, their clothes torn, and limbs broken.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Yadav, were detained by police during a protest at the Prime Minister's residence.
The Opposition demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion in Parliament.
The government is ready for a debate but accuses the Opposition of delaying it by insisting on the Minister's resignation.
- Who
- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Opposition leaders, Prime Minister, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Police crackdown on protesting students in Delhi, Opposition demands statement from Prime Minister
- When
- Monday (incident), Tuesday (protest at PM's residence), Wednesday (Parliament session)
- Where
- Delhi, Parliament
- Why
- Opposition alleges brutal assault on students, demands government accountability
Opposition's View
Government's View
Responsibility for the Incident
Opposition's View
The government must take responsibility for the brutal assault on students, including tearing of women's clothes and injuries.
Government's View
The government is ready for a debate on the issue but blames the Opposition for delaying it by demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister's Statement
Opposition's View
The Prime Minister should make a statement in the House about the crackdown on students.
Government's View
The government is willing to discuss the issue in Parliament but accuses the Opposition of delaying the debate.
- Date of Incident
- Monday
- Location of Incident
- Delhi
- Opposition Leaders Detained
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Government's Stance
- Ready for debate, blames Opposition for delay
- Opposition's Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan