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Students at Bangalore University, led by the All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO), staged a protest on July 20, 2026, condemning police for using a lathi charge and tear gas against students marching towards Parliament in New Delhi. The march demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. AIDSO State treasurer Subhash B.J. criticized the police action as undemocratic and a violation of fundamental rights, calling on the student community nationwide to oppose the government's attitude.
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By: The Hindu Bureau
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.”
He added:
“The police action against the protestors is not only undemocratic, but also against the aspirations of a democratic country. AIDSO appeals to the entire student community of the country to raise their voice against this police action and the attitude of the Union government.”
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