Protesters storm heart of Delhi, police use lathis and tear gas to stop march
Police used lathis and tear gas to stop a protest march near Parliament in Delhi as the monsoon session began.
- Demonstrators tried to march toward the Houses of Parliament as the monsoon session began.
- Police used lathis and tear gas to stop the crowd.
Protests near the Parliament complex in Delhi became a major political event as the monsoon session began. Police used lathis and tear gas to stop demonstrators from marching toward the Houses of Parliament, highlighting the tension between public dissent and institutional security.
The area outside Parliament in Delhi is a high-security zone where crowd control, access regulation, and the security of constitutional institutions become immediate concerns during protests.
Background and earlier position
UPSC can ask about the balance between the right to protest and the obligation of the State to maintain public order around Parliament, the role of Delhi Police, and the security of national institutions during a parliamentary session.
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