Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Violence Erupts at Jantar Mantar Protest
A big protest happened in New Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
People were protesting because they wanted the Education Minister to resign over some exam paper leaks.
The police and security forces used batons to control the crowd, and some protesters got hurt.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra said that peaceful protests are okay, but violence won't be tolerated.
Opposition leaders said the police were too harsh and that people have the right to protest peacefully.
Clash between protesters and security forces at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Security forces used baton charges to control the crowd, leading to injuries.
Opposition leaders condemned the police action, calling it brutal and unacceptable.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that peaceful protests are a democratic right, but violence won't be tolerated.
- Who
- Protesters, security forces, government officials, opposition leaders
- What
- Clash between protesters and security forces during a protest march
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks.
Government and Security Forces
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Use of Force
Government and Security Forces
Security forces used baton charges to control the crowd, citing violence from protesters.
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating and were brutally attacked by security forces.
Protest Justification
Government and Security Forces
Government officials argue that protests should be peaceful and not disrupt public order.
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders argue that protesters have a constitutional right to voice their concerns peacefully.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Protest Organizers
- Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP)
- Injuries Reported
- Several protesters injured, some hospitalized
- Key Figures
- Devendra Fadnavis, Supriya Sule, Aaditya Thackeray