Archive · 26 Jul 2026
UP Teacher Sacked for Protesting at Jantar Mantar
A teacher named Bhardwaj was expelled from his college in Uttar Pradesh for joining a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The protest turned violent with police using lathis and tear gas, injuring many.
Bhardwaj claims he was expelled for participating in the protest, while the college administration says it was due to repeated complaints.
The decision was made by the college chairman, Rajendra Kumar, and not officially by the university.
Bhardwaj had been teaching at the college for two years.
Bhardwaj was expelled from Ganna Utpadak PG College for joining a protest at Jantar Mantar.
The protest on 20 July saw a brutal police crackdown with lathis and tear gas.
Bhardwaj claims the expulsion was due to his protest participation.
The college administration cited repeated complaints as the reason for expulsion.
The decision was made by the college chairman, Rajendra Kumar.
- Who
- Bhardwaj, a teacher at Ganna Utpadak PG College
- What
- Expulsion from college for participating in a protest
- When
- After the 20 July protest
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Due to participation in a protest and repeated complaints
Teacher's Perspective
College Administration
Reason for Expulsion
Teacher's Perspective
The teacher believes he was expelled for participating in a peaceful protest.
College Administration
The college administration claims the expulsion was due to repeated complaints.
- Teacher's Name
- Bhardwaj
- College Name
- Ganna Utpadak PG College
- University Affiliation
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
- Protest Date
- 20 July
- College Chairman
- Rajendra Kumar