# India student protest crackdown

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-student-protest-crackdown
> Updated: 2026-07-31T05:52:43.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Following the July 20 police operation against students protesting a paper‑leak scandal in Delhi, opposition figures accused Home Minister Amit Shah of ordering batons, tear gas and pellet guns and called for his resignation. Within days, the All India Students' Association intensified the demand, alleging security forces used nail‑fitted batons, pellet guns and assaulted demonstrators, including women. The group also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing the excesses and urged the removal of both Shah and the Delhi Police Commissioner. The episode has shifted from a single‑issue protest to a broader campaign demanding political accountability for the crackdown.

In late July, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used social media to demand that Modi secure Shah’s resignation, citing the use of lathis and pellet‑guns, a reversal of a promise not to file cases and intimidation of protesters. CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke called for a Modi apology for the police beating of girls and questioned whether cases against students and IT‑cell members would be withdrawn, adding further pressure on the government.

On August 3, opposition MPs staged a protest in the Lok Sabha demanding that Amit Shah answer questions about the July 20 crackdown. Banners and slogans such as “Amit Shah Jawab Do” were displayed, and leaders including Akhilesh Yadav, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K.C. Venugopal called for Shah’s resignation. The protest forced Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House, halting Question Hour. The All‑India Students’ Association echoed the parliamentary demands, reiterating calls for the removal of Shah and Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and highlighting a 23‑day hunger strike as part of a broader accountability campaign.

## Claims

- Opposition MPs protested in the Lok Sabha demanding Home Minister Amit Shah answer questions about the July 20 police crackdown. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon after opposition disrupted the Question Hour. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- AISA demanded the resignation of Amit Shah and Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police used pellet guns and sticks covered with nails on protesters on July 20. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Monsoon Session of Parliament was in its third week and scheduled bills such as the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Opposition slogans included “Amit Shah Jawab Do” and “Amit Shah kahan gayab hain?”. (single source)
- The alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case was raised as one of the issues during the parliamentary protest. (single source)
- Speaker Om Birla requested the House to proceed smoothly before adjournment. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Congress Leader Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Amit Shah Resign Over Student Protest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge urges Amit Shah’s resignation over police violence against student protesters, while CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke demands Modi apologize for the beating of girls and question if

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congress-leader-mallikarjun-kharge-demands-amit-shah-resign-over-student-protest

### 2026-07-30: India's Amit Shah confronted by Parliament protests over July 20 police crackdown

Opposition MPs protested in India’s Lok Sabha, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation and answers on the July 20 police crackdown, leading to a noon adjournment of Question Hour.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amit-shah-faces-renewed-calls-for-resignation-over-july-20-police-crackdown-aisa-says

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