Opposition parties wore black to protest alleged police brutality against students and lawmakers. Leaders criticized the government over unemployment and recurring examination paper leaks. Congress workers held demonstrations across several states condemning police actions. Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police. The protests followed a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party on Monday.

The march, which witnessed participation of students and people from across Delhi, was stopped near Parliament Street, where police had put up multiple layers of barricades

“It’s just shocking to see that the people we elected have turned a blind eye to youth dying," said one protester.