Police block education reform protesters from marching on India's parliament

A group of students and education‑advocacy activists staged a protest demanding reforms to the national curriculum, but the demonstration was halted when police officials declared the march illegal and ordered it to be dispersed. According to statements from the organizers, the police used force to break up the gathering, resulting in several protesters reporting injuries. The police cited concerns over public safety and the lack of a permit for the event as the basis for the ban.

The clashes occurred in the early afternoon on the main boulevard of the capital, where demonstrators had assembled to voice their demands for increased funding, updated teaching materials, and greater teacher autonomy. Witnesses described a rapid deployment of riot gear and batons by police officers, who moved in to clear the area. Several participants reported bruises and cuts, and a local clinic confirmed that at least three individuals were treated for minor injuries before the incident was reported to authorities.

The incident has drawn attention from both education officials and civil‑rights groups, who are calling for a review of the police’s handling of the protest. The government has announced an investigation into the use of force, while the protest organizers plan to file a formal complaint and seek legal redress. The case underscores ongoing tensions over the regulation of public demonstrations and the push for educational reforms in the country.