Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi Congress Protests Rahul Gandhi's Detention
The Delhi Congress party held a protest near the BJP headquarters to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those who allegedly assaulted students.
The protest was led by Devender Yadav and other senior Congress leaders.
They were detained by the police.
The Congress party claims that 7.5 crore students have been affected by the leakage of 152 competitive examination papers in the last 10 years.
They also condemned the detention of Rahul Gandhi, saying it was unprecedented.
The protestors raised slogans against the government and alleged that the police were being used to silence voices demanding justice.
Delhi Congress leaders protested near BJP headquarters demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protest led by Devender Yadav and other senior Congress leaders.
Police detained several Congress members, including Yadav and Qazi Nizamuddin.
Congress alleges police brutality against students protesting paper leaks and demands action.
Protestors claim 7.5 crore students affected by leakage of 152 competitive exam papers in 10 years.
- Who
- Delhi Congress leaders and members, including Devender Yadav and Qazi Nizamuddin
- What
- Protest against the detention of Rahul Gandhi and police action against students
- When
- July 22, 2024
- Where
- Near the BJP headquarters in New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those responsible for the alleged assault on students
Congress Party
BJP Government
Detention of Rahul Gandhi
Congress Party
Condemns the detention as unprecedented and demands his release.
BJP Government
No official statement from BJP on the matter.
Police Action Against Students
Congress Party
Alleges police brutality and demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
BJP Government
No official statement from BJP on the matter.
- Date
- July 22, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Protest Leaders
- Devender Yadav, Qazi Nizamuddin, Narendra Nath, Kiran Walia
- Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, action against those responsible for student assaults
- Number of Detained Congress Members
- Several
- Number of Affected Students
- 7.5 crore
- Number of Leaked Papers
- 152