Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Condemns Police Action on Student Protesters
Students in Delhi protested near the parliament to ask for the Education Minister to step down because of problems in exams, like leaked questions and technical issues.
The police used tear gas and batons to stop them.
Rahul Gandhi, a leader, said this was not the right way to handle the protest and supported the students' demands.
The students are part of a group called Cockroach Janta Party, which has many followers on social media.
They met with a government minister to talk about their demands.
The internet was turned off in some parts of Delhi during the protest.
Students protested in Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Delhi Police used tear gas and baton-charged protesters attempting to march to parliament.
Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action, stating it was undemocratic and not India's way.
The CJP, a social media movement, met with Union Minister JP Nadda to submit their demands.
Internet services were disrupted in parts of central New Delhi during the protest.
- Who
- Student protesters, Rahul Gandhi, CJP leaders, Union Minister JP Nadda
- What
- Protest against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities
- When
- Protest on Monday, meeting with Nadda in the morning
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Education Minister and address exam irregularities
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Issues
- Question paper leaks and technical glitches in exams
- Police Action
- Tear gas and baton-charge on protesters
- Rahul Gandhi's Stance
- Condemned police action, supported students' rights
- CJP's Social Media Presence
- Millions of followers since May launch
- Internet Cut
- In parts of central New Delhi
- Meeting with Union Minister
- CJP leaders met JP Nadda to submit demands
