US EditionProtest Drama: Delhi Police vs. SSC Aspirants Unfolds Without Force
Over 1,500 SSC aspirants protested alleged exam irregularities, with 44 detained by police to maintain order after protest time expired, sparking calls for recruitment reforms.
- The Congress criticized the Centre for the alleged lathi-charge on Staff Selection Commission candidates protesting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on August 24, 2025, demanding better exam administration.
- Delhi Police reported that around 1,500 protesters gathered, denying claims of a lathi-charge and stating, 'There was no lathi-charge.'
- Rahul Gandhi condemned the police's actions, claiming that the government is unconcerned about the youth's future, stating, 'This government has come to power not by the votes of the people, but by stealing votes.'
- Arvind Kejriwal criticized the government for using force against students, arguing that it is not addressing issues related to SSC recruitment irregularities.
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Protest Drama: Delhi Police vs. SSC Aspirants Unfolds Without Force
Delhi Police refuted allegations of using force against SSC aspirants protesting at Ramlila Maidan. After the permitted time, some refused to disperse, resulting in 40 detentions. However, police claimed no lathicharge occurred. The protest targeted alleged SSC exam mismanagement and withdrawal of permissions ensued due to organizers' violations.
Two journalists detained for covering SSC protest in Delhi; released later
Two journalists were reportedly detained while covering a protest in Delhi’s Ramleela Maidan over alleged irregularities in recruitment process of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Rajat Pandey and cameraperson Rashid Ali Kazmi, employees of online media channel The Lallantop, were initially barred from covering the protest and later detained along with protestors. Their ID cards, camera, microphone and mobile phones have been confiscated. A…
Congress Slams Centre Over Alleged Lathi-Charge On SSC Protestors At Ramlila Maidan
Rahul, Kharge and Priyanka accuse Modi govt of “stealing youth’s future” through exam scams and police brutality; Delhi Police denies baton charge, says 44 arrested after refusal to disperse.
Arvind Kejriwal On SSC Protest: Police lathicharged the protest against alleged irregularities in SSC exam at Ramlila Maidan, in which many students were injured. Arvind Kejriwal called it BJP's dictatorship.
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