Protesters clash with police, 25 detained in Bihar job access demos
On Tuesday, Indian police clashed with protesters in Patna, Bihar, using water cannons and batons after a few thousand demonstrators broke through security barricades. The protests, demanding job access and exam transparency, followed massive Gen Z demonstrations against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s alleged irregularities. At least 25 were detained but later released; the government promised dialogue despite accusations of violence from both sides.
29 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Bihar authorities withdrew 64 FIRs against NEET protesters, but 21 cases in Siwan remain pending due to alleged criminal histories.
18 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court, using Article 142, quashed FIRs against student protesters involved in NEET-UG protests, leading to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
25 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Indian police used force to disperse protesters in Patna, Bihar, after a demonstration demanding job access and exam transparency.
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