Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sibal warns students may face FIRs like Delhi riots
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP, warned that students involved in protests might face false accusations in FIRs, similar to what happened during the 2020 Delhi riots.
He criticized the government for using tear gas and batons against peaceful protesters who were demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over exam irregularities.
Sibal emphasized that the protesters were peaceful and that the government should listen to their demands.
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), turned violent, with around 60 protesters and over 118 police personnel injured.
The government claims that the protesters initiated talks but turned violent during the march.
Sibal called for transparency in the investigation and expressed concern that the protesters might be falsely accused and jailed under the UAPA.
Kapil Sibal warned that students may be falsely accused in FIRs, similar to the 2020 Delhi riots.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Police used tear gas and batons against protesters marching towards Parliament.
Around 60 protesters and over 118 police personnel were injured during the protest.
Government claims protesters initiated talks but turned violent during the march.
- Who
- Kapil Sibal, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters, Union Minister J P Nadda
- What
- Protesters marched towards Parliament demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities; police used tear gas and batons.
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters demand accountability for exam irregularities and government dialogue; government alleges violence during the protest.
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Protesters' Demands
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities and seek government dialogue.
Government's Perspective
Government claims protesters initiated talks but alleges violence during the protest march.
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating and were unjustly lathi-charged and tear-gassed.
Government's Perspective
Government asserts that protesters turned violent, injuring police personnel.
- Date
- July 21, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Protesters Injured
- Around 60
- Police Injured
- More than 118
- Protesters Detained
- Around 70
- Key Figures
- Kapil Sibal, J P Nadda, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Government Response
- Assured internal discussions on protesters' demands
