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Delhi Protest March Injures 178, Demands Minister’s Resignation

7/24/2026

Summary

CJP Marches

The CJP mobilized tens of thousands for a 20 July march to Parliament, Delhi’s biggest rally in five years.
Police used batons and tear gas, injuring at least 178 people, including security personnel.
Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and 10 million-rupee compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
Amnesty International called for an independent probe of alleged excessive police force, including batons, tear gas and pellet-gun use.

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Delhi Metro Shuts

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shut 16 central Delhi stations, later extending to 17, disrupting travel for thousands.
Telecom providers blocked mobile internet in the protest zone, stopping shops and restaurants from receiving digital payments.
The New Delhi Traders Association ordered Connaught Place offices and businesses to close early after a municipal advisory cited security concerns.
Opposition leaders and public figures said the protests reflect broader youth unemployment and limited economic opportunities.

History

Historical Context

The 2020-21 Indian farmers’ movement saw tens of thousands of tractors converge on Delhi, culminating in the 26 January 2021 Republic Day rally where police reported roughly 200,000 tractors and 394 officers injured, and mobile internet was shut for hours. That crackdown and communication bans set a precedent for responses, which resurfaced on 20 July 2024 when students rallied against Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, prompting Delhi Metro closures.

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CJP Marches

The CJP mobilized tens of thousands for a 20 July march to Parliament, Delhi’s biggest rally in five years.
Police used batons and tear gas, injuring at least 178 people, including security personnel.
Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and 10 million-rupee compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
Amnesty International called for an independent probe of alleged excessive police force, including batons, tear gas and pellet-gun use.

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