Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Bihar Assembly erupts over Patna student protest
The Bihar Legislative Assembly had a big argument on Thursday about students protesting in Patna.
The students were protesting because they think there were paper leaks in exams.
The police used sticks and tear gas to stop the protest, which made the Opposition very angry.
The ruling party said the protest was not really by students but by people trying to cause trouble.
The Opposition said the police used too much force and the government is trying to silence the students.
The Speaker of the Assembly had to ask everyone to calm down so they could talk properly.
Outside the Assembly, Opposition members protested and asked for the Prime Minister and the Education Minister to resign.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly debated police action against students protesting alleged paper leaks.
The ruling NDA claimed the protest was politically motivated, while the Opposition defended the students.
Police used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse protesters, which the Opposition condemned.
The Opposition demanded accountability for the police action and the resignation of PM Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar appealed for order and peaceful discussions.
- Who
- Bihar Legislative Assembly, ruling NDA, Opposition, students, police
- What
- Debate over police action against students protesting alleged paper leaks
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna
- Why
- To address the issue of alleged paper leaks and the police action against protesters
Ruling NDA
Opposition
Nature of the protest
Ruling NDA
The protest was not led by genuine students but by politically motivated people aiming to create unrest.
Opposition
The protest was a genuine student movement raising concerns over paper leaks.
Police action
Ruling NDA
The police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
Opposition
The police used excessive force against peaceful protesters.
Government's role
Ruling NDA
The government is not involved in the paper leaks and is acting independently to maintain law and order.
Opposition
The government is trying to silence students and suppress their voices.
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna
- Protest Issue
- Alleged paper leaks in the country
- Police Action
- Lathi-charge and tear gas
- Opposition's Demand
- Accountability for police action and resignation of PM Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan