Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Mani Shankar Aiyar Joins Student Protest
Mani Shankar Aiyar, a former Union Minister, joined a student protest in Delhi.
He said the protest was historic and that students were teaching society to be fearless.
He admitted that he and others had been afraid to speak against Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
He also mentioned jailed scholars Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, saying the government had not proven its case against them.
Aiyar quoted Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography, emphasizing the importance of living without fear and standing against dictatorship.
Mani Shankar Aiyar joined student protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
He described the protest as historic and a significant moment.
Aiyar admitted to previously fearing to speak against PM Modi and Amit Shah.
He mentioned jailed scholars Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, criticizing the government's case.
Aiyar quoted Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography on the importance of fearlessness.
- Who
- Mani Shankar Aiyar, students, government
- What
- Protest at Jantar Mantar
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To support student protest and advocate for fearless expression
Protest Supporters
Government
Role of Protests
Protest Supporters
Protests are essential for democracy and fearless expression.
Government
Protests should be conducted within legal boundaries.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Date
- Friday
- Key Figures Mentioned
- Mani Shankar Aiyar, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
- Government Delegation
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Historical Reference
- Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography