Rahul Gandhi urges Jharkhand CM over student protests; Delhi Police deny excessive force
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Civil Justice Party announces major protest march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke announced on August 24, 2026, that student groups and activists will stage a major protest march from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5. The demonstration aims to review the implementation of official government assurances following weeks of heavy youth agitation in the capital.
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Protesters in Ranchi clash with police and attempt to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi
Demonstrators in Ranchi engaged in physical scuffles with police forces and attempted to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The unrest unfolded amid ongoing tensions involving Jharkhand Mukti Morcha workers and protesting students. Security personnel were deployed in high numbers to disperse the agitated crowds and restore order.
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Rahul Gandhi calls off six-hour dharna outside Delhi police station following registration of FIR
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi concluded his prolonged sit-in protest after authorities filed a formal police report concerning a protester who suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 demonstrations. The demonstration drew sharp criticism from ruling party members who labeled the political action as theatrical drama.
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Demonstrators gather at Jantar Mantar for the Reservation Hatao Aandolan demanding sweeping quota reforms
A massive crowd gathered at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the Reservation Hatao Aandolan protest, calling for a comprehensive overhaul of India's reservation system. Key demands raised by prominent figures like YouTuber Ajeet Bharti included introducing quotas based on economic poverty rather than caste alongside enhanced EWS benefits. Delhi Police detained several protesters at the site due to a lack of official demonstration permits.
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Delhi Police reject allegations of excessive force and label student parliament march illegal
Delhi Police officially refuted claims of brutality during recent student protests at Jantar Mantar, stating that no excessive force was deployed against demonstrators. Authorities asserted that the Sansad Chalo march was an illegal gathering managed by approximately 5,000 police personnel overseeing a crowd of over 30,000 protesters.
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Rahul Gandhi calls on Jharkhand Chief Minister to dialogue with protesting students
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally engage with protesting students in Jharkhand to find a resolution to their grievances. The appeal followed weeks of student agitation regarding competitive examination cancellations and employment issues in the state.
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