Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Youth protests intensify across India over exam irregularities
Students across India are protesting because they believe there were unfair practices in their exams.
The police have been using force to stop these protests, which has made many people angry.
Opposition leaders, like Rahul Gandhi, are supporting the students and asking the government to apologize and take responsibility.
The Supreme Court did not want to hear about the police actions right away, but the Delhi High Court is looking into it.
Meanwhile, the state of Madhya Pradesh passed a new law about marriage and relationships, but some people are not happy about it.
Protests over alleged exam irregularities and police crackdown continue across India.
Opposition MPs disrupt Parliament, demanding discussion on police actions and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police use water cannons, tear gas, and lathi-charge in Patna; detain students in Mumbai without warrants.
Supreme Court refuses to urgently hear petition on police excesses; Delhi High Court seeks government response.
Madhya Pradesh passes Uniform Civil Code Bill, exempting Adivasi communities, amid opposition from Congress MLAs.
- Who
- Students and opposition leaders protesting alleged exam irregularities and police actions.
- What
- Protests and demands for accountability over police crackdown and exam irregularities.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent protests and court actions.
- Where
- Across India, including Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, and Varanasi.
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and police crackdown on protesters.
Protesters and Opposition
Government and Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition leaders argue that the police used excessive force against students, including tear gas and lathi-charge, and demand accountability.
Government and Police
The government maintains that the police actions were necessary to maintain law and order.
Dialogue with Protesters
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition demand immediate dialogue and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government and Police
Union Health Minister JP Nadda states the government is open to talks but does not address the resignation demand.
- Protest Locations
- Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Varanasi
- Police Actions
- Water cannon, tear gas, lathi-charge
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, JP Nadda
- Supreme Court Response
- Refused to urgently hear petition on police excesses
- Delhi High Court Action
- Sought government and police response on excessive force allegations
- Uniform Civil Code
- Passed in Madhya Pradesh, exempting Adivasi communities