CPI Leader Writes to Modi on Student Protection, Citing Suicides, Harassment
P. Sandosh Kumar, CPI Rajya Sabha leader, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 4, 2026, urging protection for students from intimidation and the withdrawal of cases against protesters. He cited twenty student suicides, paper leaks, and harassment by right-wing groups at Connaught Place in Delhi as reasons for the protest movement that forced Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Kumar accused Modi's allies of harassing students seeking a fair education system.
16 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Neha Bora and Sai Balaji spoke at a Hyderabad lecture, highlighting student resistance against political systems that view young people as electoral tools.
17 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Baba Ramdev warned the Modi government that student protests will escalate unless the government addresses issues like teacher shortages, corruption, and caste-based job selections.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Neha Bora, national president of AISA, called for comprehensive education system reforms, citing government inaction on student demands and criticizing the BJP and police actions.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: