CPI(ML) Liberation strongly condemns the large-scale arrests of CPI(ML) leaders, AISA activists, democratic voices, and students across Bihar ahead of the 25 July Bihar Bandh called by the student-youth movement, which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for the rampant examination paper leaks.
As of now, CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Saurav, CPI(ML) Central Committee member Kumar Parvez, Dhananjay, CPI(ML) leader and former JNUSU President, and AISA leaders Dipankar Mishra, Saba Afreen, Naushad, and Divyam have been arrested in a massive crackdown. Several other AISA activists and students have also been arrested, including many who have remained incarcerated since the 23 July Patna rally. Fabricated cases have been foisted on leaders and students in an attempt to silence the growing voices of the youth demanding accountability, justice, and quality education.
After unleashing brutal police violence against students and youth in Delhi on 20 July, and in Patna on 23 July, the Modi-Shah regime and its BJP government in Bihar have now intensified their campaign of repression in the state.
The BJP must read the writing on the wall. Arrests, fabricated cases, and intimidation will not silence the voices of students and youth demanding justice and accountability. CPI(ML) Liberation demands the immediate release of all arrested leaders, students, and youth, and the withdrawal of all cases against them which are fabricated.
The people of Bihar will give a resounding reply to the BJP government's repression by making the 25 July Bihar Bandh a complete success.
-- Central Committee, CPI(ML) Liberation (July 24, 2026)
