Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests in Delhi over exam irregularities escalate
There are big protests in Delhi because some students think there were cheating problems in their exams.
They are asking for the Education Minister to step down.
The protests started at Jantar Mantar, but some people went to Sansad Marg, where the government buildings are.
The police used tear gas to stop them, and some people got hurt.
The protesters say the government is trying to stop them by turning off the internet and closing metro stations.
Some famous people like Salman Khan support the protesters.
The government says they should talk about these problems in Parliament, not on the streets.
Protests erupted in Delhi over alleged exam irregularities, with clashes between police and demonstrators.
Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters, claiming they were attacked with bottles and stones.
Mobile internet services were suspended in the Jantar Mantar area, with protesters alleging government suppression.
16 Delhi Metro stations were closed for security reasons, affecting commuters in central Delhi.
Opposition parties criticized the government's handling of the protests and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Celebrities like Salman Khan expressed support for the protesters, calling for a better educational system.
- Who
- Protesters, police, government officials, opposition parties, and celebrities
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police over alleged exam irregularities
- When
- July 22-23, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and Sansad Marg, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged exam irregularities and government policies
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Government and Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Protesters claim excessive force was used by the police, including tear gas and lathis, and allege that the government is suppressing their peaceful protest.
Government and Police
The police claim that they were attacked with bottles and stones by 'miscreants' and had to respond with tear gas for their safety.
Internet Suspension
Protesters and Opposition Parties
The Cockroach Janta Party claims that the suspension of mobile internet services was done to plan a brutal crackdown on protesters.
Government and Police
The government and police have not officially commented on the suspension of internet services.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Protesters and opposition parties demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged exam irregularities and incompetence.
Government and Police
The government, through BJP leader JP Nadda, insists that discussions on exam irregularities should take place in Parliament and has not addressed the resignation demand.
- Date of Protests
- July 22-23, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar and Sansad Marg, Delhi
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Injured Police Officers
- 2 assistant commissioners, 2 inspectors, and 1 policeman
- Metro Stations Closed
- 16
- Key Opposition Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, Akhilesh Yadav, Chandra Shekhar Azad
- Celebrity Supporters
- Salman Khan, Saqib Saleem, Huma Qureshi