Advertisement
BHUBANESWAR, July 24 (Report - Lipikarani Raut): Citizens of Bhubaneswar organised a public demonstration at Master Canteen Square today. The protesters gathered to oppose the recent police action against students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. People from different parts of society joined the gathering to show their support for the student community.
The participants held various placards and banners. They chanted slogans to express their demands peacefully. The group stood together to show their support for the students in Delhi. They organised the meeting to highlight their concerns about the methods the police used to control the student crowd. 
Citizens in Bhubaneswar Protest Against Delhi Police Action on Students


During the Bhubaneswar rally, the speakers described the events of July 20. They stated that students were holding a peaceful march toward the Parliament building in New Delhi. According to the demonstrators, the Delhi Police blocked all the roads surrounding the students. The protesters alleged that the police then used physical force against the students. They reported that officers used batons and fired tear gas into the crowd. The speakers also claimed that police officers kicked, pushed, and punched the students. They specifically stated that officers dragged female students by their hair. The protesters described these actions as severe offenses and a negative mark on the national education system.
Furthermore, the demonstrators at Master Canteen Square raised concerns about the presence of outside individuals during the Delhi protest. They claimed that unidentified attackers carrying sticks assaulted the students. The speakers alleged that these physical attacks happened right in front of the police officers. The protesters strongly criticized the police for standing by during this time. They stated that the authorities failed to stop the attackers and took no immediate legal action against them.
The organisers of the Bhubaneswar protest stated that the situation in Delhi disrespects the entire student community. They mentioned that the incident has drawn widespread criticism, which concerns citizens across the country. A major focus of the Bhubaneswar protest was the central government's response. From the start of the protests, the students have demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protesters in Bhubaneswar questioned the central government's priorities. They asked why the administration focuses more on protecting the position of the Education Minister rather than ensuring the safety of the students. Finally, the protesters demanded that the government take immediate action. They asked the government to adopt a responsible approach toward the students and dismiss Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from his post immediately.