Teachers and students protesting alleged mismanagement by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)—including last‑minute exam cancellations, paper‑leaks, glitches in the Phase 13 online exam held between July 24 and August 1, 2025—gathered in Delhi at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex under the banner of “Delhi Chalo.”
During the peaceful demonstration, police reportedly used lathi charge to disperse crowds, resulting in injuries and arrests of both teachers and aspirants. The protests, which have gone viral under the hashtag #SSCMisManagement, focus on calls for transparency, accountability, and reform in SSC’s processes.
What led to the protest?
Thousands of SSC aspirants and teachers across India are protesting over alleged mismanagement by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams (held July 24–August 1, 2025). Issues include:
- Last-minute exam cancellations in many centres
- Technical glitches, center misallocation, system crashes
- Vendor failures blamed for operational chaos
Protesters organized a “Delhi Chalo” rally, assembling at Jantar Mantar and CGO Complex, raising slogans like #SSCMisManagement and #SSCReform with widespread social media traction. Dignitaries including notable teachers such as Neetu Mam have been involved.
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Police Response — Lathi Charge
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Videos from the protest show Delhi police using lathis (batons) to disperse demonstrators, including both teachers and students, some of whom are differently-abled. Widespread viral posts describe this as police brutality
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Protesters have condemned the actions, calling it a violation of democratic rights and reflective of systemic insensitivity.
Differently‑abled aspirants join protests
Videos circulating on social media show deaf and mute aspirants participating in protests, drawing attention to their struggle amid repeated exam cancellations and systemic failures. One viral post noted, “Just look at these deaf and mute students… for the sake of a single government job, they’re forced to face batons on the streets.”
Their involvement highlights that vulnerable candidates face additional barriers—not just in exam logistics but also during protests.
