Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Exam Irregularities
People all over India are protesting because they think there were problems with how some big exams were run.
They want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down.
The protests started in Delhi and have spread to many other places.
In some places, the police used sticks and tear gas to stop the protests, which made more people join.
In Assam, three men were arrested for making a WhatsApp group to support the protests.
In Kolkata, there were big protests and some clashes with the police.
Many students and supporters are demanding changes and fairness in the exam system.
Protests began on June 6, 2026, in Delhi over alleged exam irregularities.
Thousands joined the protests after police action against activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Protests spread nationwide, with significant demonstrations in Kolkata, Assam, Pune, Goa, Kota, and Manipal.
Three men were arrested in Assam for allegedly mobilizing support via WhatsApp.
Police used lathi-charges and tear gas in Kolkata during protests.
- Who
- Students, activists, and supporters across India
- What
- Protests over alleged irregularities in national competitive exams
- When
- Protests began on June 6, 2026, with significant events on July 24, 2026
- Where
- Nationwide, including Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Pune, Goa, Kota, and Manipal
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and address alleged exam mismanagement
Protesters
Government
Demands for Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged mismanagement of national competitive exams.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the demands for Pradhan's resignation.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters criticize the police for brutal crackdowns and lathi-charges during demonstrations.
Government
The police justify their actions as necessary to maintain law and order.
- Start Date
- June 6, 2026
- Key Figures
- Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Arrested Individuals
- Ashraful Islam, Manjur Rahman, Abdul Kasem
- Protest Locations
- Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Pune, Goa, Kota, Manipal
- Police Actions
- Lathi-charge, tear gas, arrests