New Delhi, July 24: The North East Students’ Organization (NESO) unequivocally condemns the brutal and excessive use of force by the Police against students participating in the peaceful protest in New Delhi on 20 July 2026.
The disturbing scenes of baton charges, the use of tear gas and the reported deployment of plainclothes personnel armed with lathis against unarmed students represent an alarming assault on democratic values and the constitutional rights of citizens to peacefully assemble and express legitimate grievances.
NESO strongly condemns the Government of India for its insensitive handling of an issue that directly affects the future of millions of students and young aspirants across the country. Instead of engaging with the concerns of the students through meaningful dialogue and constructive intervention, the authorities resorted to repression and intimidation.
The grievances raised by the protesting students including repeated competitive examination paper leaks, the urgent need for transparency, accountability, fairness and integrity in recruitment and examination systems are legitimate and demand immediate attention. The aspirations and hard work of countless deserving students must never be sacrificed because of systemic failures, corruption or administrative negligence.
NESO stands in unwavering solidarity with all the aggrieved students who courageously participated in the peaceful movement and extends its heartfelt concern to those who sustained injuries during the police crackdown. We wish them a speedy and complete recovery and reaffirm our steadfast support for their pursuit of justice and institutional reforms.
NESO strongly appeals to the Government of India to immediately address the genuine grievances and demands of the students through sincere dialogue, ensure accountability for the excessive use of force and implement comprehensive reforms to restore the credibility, transparency and integrity of the country’s examination and recruitment systems.
