Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bengaluru Protests Continue for Education Reform
In Bengaluru, students and activists are continuing their protests for better education and social justice, even after the education minister resigned.
They believe their fight is not over and want to ensure education is accessible to everyone.
The protest was led by the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and included speeches from prominent figures like historian Ramachandra Guha.
Meanwhile, the police registered a case against a woman for displaying placards supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Protests in Bengaluru continue despite the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest, led by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), demands broader education reforms and social justice.
Eminent historian Ramachandra Guha participated and drew parallels with historical protests.
Students from various regions raised concerns about education accessibility and social justice.
The Bengaluru police registered an FIR against a woman for displaying placards supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
- Who
- Students, activists, academics, artists, and eminent historian Ramachandra Guha
- What
- Protest for broader education reforms and social justice
- When
- Sunday, after the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Where
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Why
- To continue the fight for education reforms and social justice, despite the resignation of the education minister and partial fulfillment of demands
Protest Continuation
Protest Withdrawal
Protest Continuation
Protest Continuation
Students and activists continue protesting for broader education reforms, arguing that the struggle extends beyond NEET to issues of education, democracy, and social justice.
Protest Withdrawal
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced the withdrawal of the protest after the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the Centre's agreement to fulfill demands.
- Protest Location
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Protest Leaders
- All India Students’ Association (AISA)
- Key Figures
- Ramachandra Guha, Joshua, Ganga
- FIR Registered
- Against an unidentified woman for displaying placards supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
- FIR Section
- Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita