Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Left MPs Support Students at Jantar Mantar
Some MPs from the Left parties visited Jantar Mantar to support students who were protesting.
The students were upset about problems in the education system and how the police treated them during a protest march to Parliament.
The MPs said the police were too harsh and asked the government to explain.
They also want the Education Minister to step down because of the problems in exams.
The MPs and students are standing together to demand justice and better treatment.
Left MPs visited Jantar Mantar to support students protesting education sector irregularities.
Police used tear gas and baton charges to stop the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
MPs demanded accountability from the Centre and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters and MPs raised slogans in support of the students and sought justice for those injured.
The visit followed a day of protests by Opposition parties inside and outside Parliament.
- Who
- Left Members of Parliament and students
- What
- Visit to Jantar Mantar to express solidarity with students and condemn police action
- When
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To support students protesting against alleged irregularities in the education sector and police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march
Left MPs and Students
BJP Government
Police Action
Left MPs and Students
Police used excessive force against students during the protest.
BJP Government
Police acted to maintain law and order.
Resignation Demand
Left MPs and Students
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign over examination irregularities.
BJP Government
No resignation is necessary; the government is addressing the issues.
- Date of Visit
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key MPs Present
- P Sandosh Kumar, K Subbarayan, PP Suneer, Amra Ram, John Brittas, K Radhakrishnan, V Sivadasan, AA Raheem, R Sachidanandam, Jose K Mani
- Protest Cause
- Alleged irregularities in the education sector and police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march
- Demands
- Accountability from the Centre, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan