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Politics
Student Protests Disrupt Indian Parliament, Force Modi to Respond
✍️ The Japan Times
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:39 PM
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Students staged a protest inside the Indian Parliament, disrupting proceedings and prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt a defensive stance.
Students entered the Parliament House in Delhi and began a protest, interrupting the scheduled legislative work. The disruption halted debates and delayed the passage of bills. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded by taking a defensive stance, addressing the situation in a brief statement. The incident underscores the rising intensity of student activism in India.