Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Shekhar Suman condemns police action on student protesters
Shekhar Suman, a popular TV host, spoke strongly against the police for hurting student protesters in Delhi.
He said the students were just asking for better education and were not doing anything wrong.
Suman also supported Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike for 25 days, asking for the Education Minister to step down.
Many famous actors also supported the students.
The protesters wanted to talk to the government but were stopped by the police, which led to fights and criticism on social media.
Shekhar Suman criticized police for using excessive force against student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Protesters were demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 25-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
Several Bollywood celebrities expressed solidarity with the protesters.
The protests were led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
- Who
- Shekhar Suman, student protesters, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Police action against student protesters and Shekhar Suman's condemnation of it
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters were demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Shekhar Suman's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Police Action Against Protesters
Shekhar Suman's Perspective
Shekhar Suman criticized the police for using excessive force against unarmed student protesters, calling it cruel and merciless.
Government's Perspective
The government's perspective on the police action was not explicitly stated in the articles.
Education Reforms
Shekhar Suman's Perspective
Suman expressed solidarity with protesters demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Perspective
The government's perspective on the demands for education reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister was not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Date of Incident
- 20 July
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Leaders
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Duration of Hunger Strike
- 25 days
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, dialogue with the Central government
Sources
‘Heart beats for future of India’: Shekhar Suman’s emotional monologue on ‘Shekhar Tonight’
Shekhar Suman slams police brutality during CJP protest at Jantar Mantar: ‘Haven’t slept for three days, only cried…’
