Archive · 20 Jul 2026
AAP Criticizes Centre Over Tear Gas on Protesters
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is very upset with the Central Government because they used tear gas and sticks to stop protesters who were marching peacefully.
The protesters want the Education Minister to step down because of problems with exams.
The AAP says the government should talk to the protesters instead of using force.
The protesters are mostly young people from Delhi and nearby states.
The government says they had to use force to keep order.
A famous activist, Sonam Wangchuk, is also supporting the protesters by not eating.
The AAP says the government is not popular with young people, and more are joining the protest every day.
AAP criticizes the Central Government for using tear gas and lathi-charges against peaceful protesters.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities.
Thousands of protesters marched towards Parliament, met with tear gas and lathi-charges.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with a hunger strike.
AAP claims the government is unpopular with Gen Z, with protesters joining from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members and thousands of protesters
- What
- Protest against the Central Government's handling of examination irregularities and paper leaks
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action in the paper leak matter
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Central Government
Use of Force Against Protesters
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
AAP condemns the use of tear gas and lathi-charges against peaceful protesters, calling it excessive and unjustified.
Central Government
The Central Government maintains that the use of force was necessary to maintain law and order.
Demands of the Protesters
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
AAP supports the protesters' demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action in the paper leak matter.
Central Government
The Central Government has not publicly addressed the protesters' demands, focusing instead on maintaining order.
- Date
- July 20
- Location
- New Delhi
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action in the paper leak matter
- Key Figures Involved
- Sanjay Singh, Gopal Rai, Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha
- Government Response
- Use of tear gas and lathi-charges against protesters
- Protester's Status
- Abhijeet Dipke was reportedly arrested, but Delhi Police denied his detention
- Protest Origin
- Examination irregularities and paper leaks
- Notable Supporter
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with a hunger strike
