Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Clashes Erupt in Patna Amid Student Protests
In Patna, Bihar, there were big fights between workers from the BJP and Congress parties while students were protesting about their exams.
Both sides blamed each other for starting the violence.
The police had to step in to stop the fighting, and some people got hurt.
The Congress said they were protesting to help students, while the BJP said the Congress planned the attack.
The police are checking if the protests were allowed and will decide if to file a case.
Violent clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers in Patna amid student protests.
Both sides blamed each other for starting the violence, with allegations of pre-planned attacks.
Several people were injured, and police intervened with a lathi-charge and additional security.
Congress claimed their protest was to address student issues and demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Police are verifying if prior permission was obtained for the protests and will decide on filing an FIR.
- Who
- BJP and Congress workers, student protesters, police
- What
- Violent clashes between BJP and Congress workers amid student protests
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Protests over examination-related issues and student demands
BJP's Perspective
Congress's Perspective
Cause of the Clash
BJP's Perspective
BJP leaders alleged that Congress workers attacked them when they arrived to stage a protest outside the Congress office, claiming it was a pre-planned attempt to create unrest.
Congress's Perspective
Congress defended their protest, stating it was aimed at drawing attention to student-related issues and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Injuries
- Several people sustained injuries
- Protest Issues
- Examination-related issues and student demands
- Police Action
- Police intervened with lathi-charge and deployed additional security
- Protest Permission
- Authorities to verify if prior permission was obtained