Archive · 31 Jul 2026
IYC Demands Shah Resign Over July 20 Police Action
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) held a protest on July 31, 2024, at Delhi University and Jantar Mantar.
They said the police used pellet guns and other harsh weapons during a student march on July 20.
The IYC wants the Home Minister, Amit Shah, to quit and wants a court‑led investigation.
They also say a court told the police not to take action against students, but an FIR was filed against a student named Ruchika Singh.
The police say they only used minimal force.
The protest shows a disagreement about what happened on July 20.
IYC staged a protest at Delhi University and Jantar Mantar on July 31, 2024.
Protesters accused Delhi Police of using pellet guns and lethal force during the July 20 “Sansad Chalo” march.
IYC demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah resign and an independent inquiry under the Supreme Court.
IYC cited a court order that no action be taken against students, yet an FIR was filed against activist Ruchika Singh.
Delhi Police maintains only minimum force was used to control the protest.
- Who
- Indian Youth Congress and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Protest demanding Shah's resignation over alleged police excesses
- When
- Protest held July 31, 2024; incident on July 20, 2024
- Where
- Delhi University North Campus and Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- IYC claims police used excessive force and violated a court order
- Protest Date
- July 31, 2024
- Protest Location
- Delhi University North Campus, Jantar Mantar
- Organiser
- Indian Youth Congress
- Target
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Alleged Police Action
- Pellet guns and lethal force
