Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Clashes erupt at Jantar Mantar over exam irregularities
There were big fights in New Delhi at a place called Jantar Mantar.
People were protesting because they think there were problems with some exams.
The police tried to stop the fights by using tear gas and sticks.
Some people threw stones, and a police officer got hurt.
Many people came to protest, including students and families.
They want the government to fix the exam problems and for the Education Minister to step down.
Volunteers were helping by giving food and water to the protesters.
Clashes erupted at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over alleged exam irregularities.
Police used tear gas and cane-charges to disperse protesters who allegedly pelted stones.
An ACP-rank officer was injured in a stone-pelting incident near Tolstoy Marg.
Protesters demanded accountability for exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Volunteers provided food, water, and first aid to protesters.
- Who
- Protesters and police
- What
- Clashes over alleged examination irregularities
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand accountability and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Police
Use of force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with tear gas and cane-charges.
Police
Police resorted to force to disperse the crowd and maintain order.
Demands
Protesters
Protesters demand accountability for exam irregularities and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Police
Police aim to maintain law and order and prevent further escalation.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- Wednesday
- Injuries
- ACP-rank officer injured in stone-pelting
- Protesters' Demands
- Accountability for exam irregularities, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Tear gas, cane-charge, dispersal attempts