Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Congress Accuses Modi Government of Turning Delhi into War Zone
The Congress party and other opposition groups are very upset with the Modi government because of how they are handling protests in Delhi.
Students are protesting because they think there were cheating in important exams.
The government has put a lot of security around the protest areas, like police and shutting down the internet.
The Congress says this is too much and makes Delhi look like a war zone.
They also say the government should talk to the students instead of using force.
The government says they are doing this to keep everyone safe and that they are looking into the cheating claims.
Congress accuses Modi government of turning Delhi into a 'war zone' with excessive security measures.
Shops in Connaught Place asked to close by 6:30 PM due to heightened security.
Protests over alleged examination paper leaks and demands for Education Minister's resignation.
Government defends security measures as necessary for law and order.
Congress and opposition parties demand accountability for alleged examination irregularities.
- Who
- Congress, Opposition parties, Modi government, students
- What
- Protests over alleged examination paper leaks and government's response
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Connaught Place, Delhi
- Why
- Students protesting alleged examination irregularities and demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Congress and Opposition Parties
Modi Government
Security Measures
Congress and Opposition Parties
The Congress alleges that the government's security measures are disproportionate and restrictive, turning Delhi into a 'war zone' with excessive police presence and internet shutdowns.
Modi Government
The government defends the security arrangements as necessary to maintain law and order and public safety during the protests.
Handling of Protests
Congress and Opposition Parties
The Congress accuses the government of suppressing democratic dissent by using preventive detentions, police action, and tight security measures instead of addressing student concerns.
Modi Government
The government maintains that investigations into the alleged examination paper leaks are underway and appropriate action is being taken against those responsible.
- Date
- July 23
- Location
- Connaught Place, Delhi
- Protest Issue
- Alleged examination paper leaks
- Key Figures
- K C Venugopal, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Security Measures
- CRPF battalions deployed, internet restrictions, preventive detentions
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan