Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mizoram Congress Protests Demand Pradhan's Resignation
In Mizoram, Congress leaders and workers protested near Lok Bhavan to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
They handed over a memorandum to the Governor, addressed to PM Modi, expressing solidarity with Rahul Gandhi.
The protest was against the detention of Gandhi and other senior leaders in Delhi for their sit-in outside PM Modi's residence.
The Congress party blamed the government for failing to protect students' rights and demanded a discussion in Parliament on examination irregularities.
They also demanded the withdrawal of all FIRs filed against students during a protest in Delhi.
Police forcibly removed and detained the leaders, and there were clashes between protesters and police, resulting in injuries and detentions.
Congress leaders and workers protested near Lok Bhavan in Aizawl.
They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A memorandum was handed over to the Governor, addressed to PM Modi.
The protest was in solidarity with Rahul Gandhi and other detained leaders.
The Congress party blamed the government for failing to protect students' rights.
- Who
- Congress leaders and workers
- What
- Protest demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Why
- To express solidarity with Gandhi and safeguard students' rights
Congress Party
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Congress Party
Demands resignation over examination irregularities
Government
No official response to resignation demand
Police Action
Congress Party
Condemns police action against protesters
Government
Police action justified to maintain law and order
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Date
- July 30
- Protesters
- Congress leaders and workers
- Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, withdrawal of FIRs against students
- Detained Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Injuries
- More than 50 police personnel and protesters
- Detentions
- About 100 people