Archive · 20 Jul 2026
NCP MP Condemns Police Action at Jantar Mantar Protest
There was a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi where students and parents were asking for justice because of exam paper leaks.
Some politicians, like Supriya Sule and Aaditya Thackeray, said the police used force on peaceful protesters, which they think is wrong because everyone has the right to protest peacefully.
But the Delhi Police said they did not use force and handled the protest well.
Many people on social media saw videos of the protest and also condemned the police action.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar demanded justice against examination paper leaks.
NCP MP Supriya Sule condemned the reported police lathi-charge on peaceful protesters.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray also condemned the police action.
Delhi Police denied allegations of using force, stating the protest was handled professionally.
Visuals of the alleged lathi charge went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation.
- Who
- Students, parents, Supriya Sule, Aaditya Thackeray, Delhi Police
- What
- Protest against examination paper leaks and police action
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand justice against examination paper leaks
Protesters and Supporting Politicians
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Supporting Politicians
Condemn the use of force against peaceful protesters, emphasizing the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
Delhi Police
Deny allegations of using force, stating the protest was handled professionally.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Protesters
- Students and parents
- Issue
- Justice against examination paper leaks
- Political Reactions
- Supriya Sule, Aaditya Thackeray
- Delhi Police Statement
- Denied allegations of using force