Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Bandh Called Amid Student Protests
Prakash Ambedkar and other supporters are calling for a Maharashtra Bandh on July 23, 2026, to protest the police action on students who were demonstrating in Delhi.
The protest is in solidarity with the students' demands and calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Ambedkar also met with climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike, and demanded that the government initiate dialogue with him.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, also joined the protest in support of the students.
Prakash Ambedkar called for a Maharashtra Bandh on July 23, 2026, to protest police action on students.
The protest is organized by the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) in solidarity with students' demands.
Ambedkar condemned the police action as inhuman and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Ambedkar met with student leader Abhijit Dipke and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, expressing support for their demands.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, joined the protest in support of the students and to demand accountability over the alleged police action.
- Who
- Prakash Ambedkar, students, Congress leaders, and other supporters
- What
- A Maharashtra Bandh called to protest police action on students and demand dialogue with activists
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra and New Delhi
- Why
- To protest alleged police brutality and demand accountability and dialogue with activists
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Police
Police Action on Protesters
Protesters and Supporters
Condemn the police action as inhuman and demand accountability.
Government and Police
Police action is justified to maintain law and order.
Dialogue with Activists
Protesters and Supporters
Demand immediate dialogue with activists like Sonam Wangchuk.
Government and Police
Government may not see immediate dialogue as necessary.
- Date of Maharashtra Bandh
- July 23, 2026
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Organizer
- Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA)
- Key Protester
- Prakash Ambedkar
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Congress Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Climate and Education Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk