AISA alleges crackdown on student protesters, seeks release of detained activists
The All India Students' Association (AISA) has accused the government of a nationwide crackdown on students protesting against examination paper leaks. They are calling for the release of detained activists and an end to alleged police intimidation.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between student activist groups and the government regarding educational integrity and the right to protest.
The All India Students' Association (AISA) on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) alleged that students protesting against alleged examination paper leaks are facing a crackdown nationwide, despite assurances from the Union Government that no punitive action would be taken against peaceful protesters.
Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi, AISA leaders claimed that arrests, detentions and police action are underway in several States, particularly Bihar and Delhi.
They alleged that students had been booked under false charges and subjected to arbitrary detention.
The press conference was addressed by AISA national president Neha, AISA Delhi University secretary Anjali, protest volunteer M. Junaid, along with advocate Manik Gupta of the legal team against illegal detentions.
"CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Saurav and several AISA activists remain behind bars for participating in protests against alleged paper leaks, especially student and youth activists in Bihar," Neha said.
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