Bangalore University students condemn police lathi charge on students in New Delhi
Students at Bangalore University held a protest to condemn the police lathi charge against demonstrators in New Delhi. The protesters were demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing tensions regarding student activism and the government's response to public demonstrations in India.
Students staged a protest at Bangalore University under the leadership of the All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO), condemning the police for resorting to a lathi charge and using tear gas on students to suppress their march towards the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday.
Addressing the protest, AIDSO State treasurer Subhash B.J. said, “Even though the march of students and youth to the Parliament in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, was announced well in advance, the police denied permission. Protesting is a fundamental right in a democratic society.”
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