Indian Opposition Leaders Condemn Police Action Against Student Protesters

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemned the police's use of lathis and tear gas against student protesters in India, demanding a parliamentary discussion and calling the actions unprecedented.

21 Jul, 06:32 — 21 Jul, 07:27

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This story highlights growing tensions between the Indian government and student groups, as well as the opposition's role in scrutinizing state actions. The use of force against student protesters, particularly young women, raises concerns about civil liberties and the right to peaceful assembly in India.

Key entitiesMallikarjun Kharge Arvind Kejriwal Modi government Parliament

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What sources agree on

Indian opposition leaders condemned police action against student protesters
Police used force, including lathis and tear gas, against protesters
The protests involved students, including young women

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned why students seeking justice were met with lathis and tear gas.

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Arvind Kejriwal condemned the Centre's police action against protesters.

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Videos showed police using force against unarmed students, including young women.

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Kejriwal alleged the Modi government was responsible for the police action.

unverified·Times of India

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Allegation that the Modi government was responsible for the police action

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Demand for a full discussion on the issue in Parliament

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual19d ago

'British govt wouldn't have lathi-charged like this': Kejriwal on CJP protest

Arvind Kejriwal condemned the Centre's police action against protesters during a march. Videos showed police using force against unarmed students, including young women. Kejriwal alleged the Modi government's actions were unprecedented and brutal. The Aam Aadmi Party launched a helpline for affected students and protesters. This follows clashes and detentions during the march towards Parliament.

By TOI CITY DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual19d ago

Why were students seeking justice met with lathis, tear gas: Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that the government must immediately allow a full discussion on this issue in Parliament

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First report: Times of India · 21 Jul, 06:32|Full coverage: 2 · 56m|Window: 56m

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Times of India21 Jul, 06:32First to report

'British govt wouldn't have lathi-charged like this': Kejriwal on CJP protest

hindustan-times21 Jul, 07:27Latest update

Why were students seeking justice met with lathis, tear gas: Mallikarjun Kharge

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Initial Condemnation2026-07-21T06:32:10.000Z

Arvind Kejriwal condemned police action, comparing it to British colonial rule and alleging Modi government involvement.

Parliamentary Demand2026-07-21T07:27:44.000Z

Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the police's use of force and demanded a parliamentary discussion.

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Indian Opposition Leaders Condemn Police Action Against Student Protesters

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'British govt wouldn't have lathi-charged like this': Kejriwal on CJP protest

Why were students seeking justice met with lathis, tear gas: Mallikarjun Kharge

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'British govt wouldn't have lathi-charged like this': Kejriwal on CJP protest

Why were students seeking justice met with lathis, tear gas: Mallikarjun Kharge

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