Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Chandrashekhar Azad Protests Outside Parliament
Chandrashekhar Azad, a Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh, protested outside the Parliament building for two nights.
He was upset because he saw videos of police hurting students who were protesting.
He wants the government to fix the education system and make sure no one cheats on exams.
He also wants the Education Minister to resign.
Many people supported him on social media, and another politician visited him to show support.
The government has not talked to the protesters yet.
Chandrashekhar Azad protested outside Parliament for two nights.
He was upset about police brutality against student protesters.
He demands education reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Videos of his protest went viral on social media.
Another politician visited to show support.
- Who
- Chandrashekhar Azad, MP from Nagina, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- A protest against alleged police brutality and education reforms
- When
- Began late Monday night, July 20, 2026
- Where
- Parliament complex, beneath the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Why
- In response to alleged police brutality against students and to demand education reforms
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Use of Force
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters allege excessive force by police, including beatings, tear gas, and pellet guns.
Government and Authorities
Government and authorities have not yet publicly responded to these allegations.
Government Response
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters demand systemic reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Government and Authorities
The government has not engaged with protesters until they reached Parliament.
- Protest Location
- Parliament complex, beneath the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Protest Duration
- Two nights
- Protester
- Chandrashekhar Azad, MP from Nagina, Uttar Pradesh
- Demands
- Education reforms, accountability for paper leaks, resignation of Education Minister
- Police Action
- Alleged use of excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and pellet guns
- Government Response
- No engagement with protesters until they reached Parliament