Archive · 21 Jul 2026
AAP Supports Student Protests, Demands Education Minister's Resignation
Students in Delhi are protesting at Jantar Mantar because they are upset about exam paper leaks and want the education minister to resign.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supports them and says the government should talk to the students instead of using police to stop the protests.
Many people, including AAP leaders, are joining the protest, and they say the government needs to make changes to the education system.
AAP supports student protests at Jantar Mantar demanding education reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters allege repeated exam paper leaks and lack of government action.
AAP leaders accuse the government of using police force against protesters instead of engaging in dialogue.
Around 2 to 2.5 lakh people participated in the protest, with participants from several states.
AAP demands immediate release of detained protester Abhijeet Dipke and action against officials responsible for alleged police brutality.
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and students
- What
- Protest demanding education reforms and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Ongoing, with AAP support extended on Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Due to repeated exam paper leaks and lack of government action
AAP and Protesters
Central Government
Government Response to Protests
AAP and Protesters
The AAP and protesters criticize the government for using police force against demonstrators and not engaging in meaningful dialogue.
Central Government
The government has not publicly responded to these specific allegations but has maintained that it is addressing the issues raised by the protesters.
Education Reforms and Accountability
AAP and Protesters
The AAP and protesters demand education reforms, transparent examinations, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to repeated exam paper leaks.
Central Government
The government has not publicly committed to these specific demands but has stated it is working on improving the examination system.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Demands
- Education reforms, action against exam paper leaks, resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Size
- Around 2 to 2.5 lakh people
- AAP Leaders Present
- Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi, Gopal Rai, Sanjeev Jha, Anurag Dhanda
- Police Action
- Allegations of lathi-charge, tear gas, and detention of protesters