Protests in Patna against Waqf Amendment Act

4 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 28 SEPT 2026 — 11 OCT 2026

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Latest · 11 Oct 2026

Left parties reported police assaults and detentions in Delhi on October 11, 2026, while MP John Brittas was hospitalized after being dragged into a van.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the clash between the Communist Party of India, various organizations, and police during a protest in Patna on September 28, 2026, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Communist Party of India, the Bihar University of Health Sciences, or the All India Students Federation unless they are developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

28Sept

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Police clashed with approximately 20,000 protesters in Patna who demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the repeal of the Waqf Amendment Act.

11Oct

The Hindu

Central Reserve Police Force personnel allegedly detained and assaulted Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Hindu

CRPF personnel allegedly detained and assaulted Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and injured SFI activists during anti-CEC protests in Delhi on October 11, 2026.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Left parties reported police assaults and detentions in Delhi on October 11, 2026, while MP John Brittas was hospitalized after being dragged into a van.

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