Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Vijayan condemns police action on student protesters
Pinarayi Vijayan, a veteran leader from the CPI(M), criticized the police for using force against student protesters in New Delhi.
He accused the central government of not addressing issues like question paper leaks and the cancellation of exams, which have caused a lot of stress for students.
Vijayan demanded that the government take responsibility, punish those responsible, and make changes to the examination system.
He also asked for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
The protesters were marching towards Parliament to demand these changes, but they were stopped by police barricades and force.
The government has not yet responded to these allegations and demands.
Pinarayi Vijayan condemned police action against student protesters in New Delhi.
He accused the central government of suppressing democratic dissent and not addressing examination irregularities.
Vijayan demanded accountability for examination irregularities, reforms to the examination system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters were marching towards Parliament to demand these changes but were met with police barricades and force.
The government has not publicly responded to the allegations and demands.
- Who
- Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) veteran and former CM, and student protesters
- What
- Condemnation of police action against student protesters and demands for examination reforms
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged examination irregularities and suppression of democratic dissent
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Government's Stance
Police Action on Protesters
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Vijayan condemned the police action against student protesters, alleging that the BJP-led Centre was suppressing democratic dissent.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly responded to these allegations.
Examination Irregularities
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Vijayan demanded accountability for examination irregularities, reforms to the examination system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly responded to these demands.
- Date
- July 20
- Location
- New Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Demands
- Accountability for examination irregularities, reforms to the examination system, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Allegations
- Question paper leaks, cancellation of examinations, mental distress among students, suppression of democratic dissent
- Government Response
- No public response to the allegations and demands