Archive · 12 Aug 2026
RJD to march to Raj Bhavan over Bihar police action
A big political party in India called RJD is upset with the police in a state called Bihar.
The police used sticks and even fired guns while breaking up student protests.
The students were protesting about problems with their exams.
RJD says the police were too rough and that someone should be held responsible.
They say a low-ranking police officer was suspended, but the senior officer in charge was not.
RJD's leader, Tejashwi Yadav, wants to know who gave the order to fire a rifle in a town called Siwan.
To show how they feel, RJD plans a big march on August 19 to the Raj Bhavan in Patna.
Raj Bhavan is the official building where important leaders work.
Tejashwi says the Chief Minister should apologize and visit the hurt students.
He hopes the march will help get justice for the students.
RJD will stage a march to Raj Bhavan in Patna on August 19 to protest alleged lathi-charge and firing during student demonstrations over examination irregularities.
Tejashwi Yadav, RJD National Working President, will lead the march from the party office on Veerchand Patel Path to the Raj Bhavan.
Tejashwi demanded clarity on the alleged AK-47 firing in Siwan and questioned why the SP was not suspended while a constable was.
He accused the government of allowing a 'police raj' and claimed Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy Chief Ministers did not visit injured students.
Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav raised the student issue in Parliament, and RJD has urged opposition leaders to visit Bihar.
- Who
- The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by Tejashwi Yadav, with support from opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav.
- What
- A protest march to the Raj Bhavan against alleged police lathi-charge and firing during student demonstrations over examination irregularities.
- When
- August 19; the plan was announced on Wednesday in Delhi after a meeting with RJD MPs.
- Where
- From the RJD office on Veerchand Patel Path to the Raj Bhavan in Patna, Bihar; the alleged firing occurred in Siwan.
- Why
- To demand accountability for police action against students, including answers on the alleged AK-47 firing and action against senior officials.
RJD and Opposition
Bihar Government
Police action during student protests
RJD and Opposition
RJD alleges police carried out a lathi-charge and opened fire with an AK-47 rifle on student protesters over examination irregularities, calling it excessive force and a sign of 'police raj'.
Bihar Government
Authorities suspended a constable over the incident, and the DGP assured an RJD delegation that action would be taken, indicating the incident is being addressed through official channels.
Accountability for the Siwan firing
RJD and Opposition
Tejashwi Yadav demanded answers on who ordered the firing and questioned why the SP was not suspended while only a lower-ranking constable faced action.
Bihar Government
The government took some action by suspending a constable; RJD claims no adequate follow-up has occurred despite the DGP's assurance of action.
Response to injured students
RJD and Opposition
RJD criticizes the government, saying neither Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary nor the Deputy Chief Ministers visited or enquired about injured students, and demands the CM apologize.
Bihar Government
The articles do not present the government's own account of its response; the only stated official actions are the constable's suspension and the DGP's assurance.
- Event
- RJD protest march to Raj Bhavan
- Date
- August 19
- Location
- Patna, Bihar, India
- Led by
- Tejashwi Yadav, RJD National Working President
- Trigger
- Alleged lathi-charge and firing during student protests over examination irregularities
- Route
- RJD office on Veerchand Patel Path to Raj Bhavan
- Key demand
- Accountability for alleged AK-47 firing in Siwan and action against senior officials
- Parliamentary support
- Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav raised the issue in Parliament