Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Celebrities Join Student Protests Amid Police Action
Students in India are protesting to demand changes in the education system and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Celebrities like Imran Khan, Huma Qureshi, and Mika Singh have joined the protests to show their support.
The police have taken action against the protesters, which has been criticized by many.
The protests have been going on for weeks, with one protester even on a hunger strike for 25 days.
The protesters want to be heard and have their demands addressed by the government.
Celebrities including Imran Khan, Huma Qureshi, and Mika Singh joined student protests in Delhi and Mumbai.
Protesters demand reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police action against protesters, including detention of celebrities and students, has sparked widespread criticism.
Stand-up comedians Abish Mathew and Raunaq Rajani were detained but later released.
Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike has entered its 25th day, intensifying the protests.
- Who
- Students, celebrities (Imran Khan, Huma Qureshi, Mika Singh, Abish Mathew, Raunaq Rajani), police, and authorities
- What
- Protests demanding reforms in the education system and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Protests ongoing, with recent significant events on Monday and Wednesday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and Shivaji Park in Mumbai
- Why
- To demand reforms in the education system and address alleged irregularities in examinations
Protesters and Supporters
Police and Authorities
Police Action
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters condemn the police action as excessive and unacceptable, especially against students and women.
Police and Authorities
Police justify their actions as necessary to maintain order and prevent potential unrest.
Student Demands
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters demand reforms in the education system and the resignation of the Union Education Minister over alleged irregularities in examinations.
Police and Authorities
Authorities may argue that the demands need thorough investigation and debate before any action can be taken.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Key Figures
- Imran Khan, Huma Qureshi, Mika Singh, Abish Mathew, Raunaq Rajani
- Protest Cause
- Reforms in education system and resignation of Union Education Minister
- Police Action
- Detention of protesters, including celebrities and students
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike enters 25th day