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ABVP Criticizes Police Violence Against Students in Himachal Pradesh

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has condemned the police's violent actions against students protesting outside the Himachal Pradesh assembly. They accuse the government of failing in education, employment, and security, claiming that the police's response reflects a deeper issue of repression. ABVP leaders have vowed to hold the government accountable for its actions and have outlined key concerns regarding the education system and job promises. The situation has escalated, with ABVP warning of intensified protests if their demands are not met. This article delves into the details of the protests and the ABVP's stance on the government's failures.
By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 19:00 IST

Protests Erupt Over Police Action

Shimla — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Himachal Pradesh has vehemently condemned the police's violent response to student protests outside the state assembly. They accuse the government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of failing in areas such as education, employment, and security.


Allegations of Government Brutality

ABVP state minister Nancy Atal claimed that the government's actions have exposed its 'cruel and barbaric nature' by authorizing police violence against students. She stated, 'Expressing students' concerns is a democratic right, yet today democracy was suppressed in Himachal as police assaulted female students. Over a dozen activists sustained serious injuries,' she reported.


Government's Weakness Highlighted

Atal accused the state government of dismantling the education system over the past three years, leaving universities without leadership, misleading youth with false job promises, and failing to uphold law and order. 'By attacking female students, the government has revealed its cowardice and fear of the growing student voice,' she asserted.


ABVP's Commitment to Accountability

She warned that the ABVP would escalate its efforts: 'For every instance of harassment faced by youth in the last three years, we will hold the government accountable in the coming two years. We will not remain silent.'


Concerns Raised by ABVP


  • Restoration of student union elections is essential for democratic rights.


  • Repeated denials for the expansion of Sardar Patel University.


  • Universities like Agriculture University Palampur and Technical University Hamirpur have been without permanent vice-chancellors for years.


  • Central University Dharamshala's campus remains stalled, with ₹30 crore yet to be released, indicating the government's lack of seriousness.


  • Implementation of the New Education Policy is lacking; infrastructure at HPU and SPU is deteriorating.


  • Plans to convert 100 schools criticized for undermining the education board's autonomy.


  • Promises of five lakh jobs dismissed as untrue; law and order has deteriorated with unchecked drug issues.



Final Warning to the Government

The ABVP accused the government of opting for repression instead of dialogue. 'When students attempted to raise these issues through assembly protests, the government responded with police violence. This indicates a refusal to engage with youth or address education and employment concerns,' Atal stated.


Issuing a stern warning, she concluded: 'ABVP will not allow this oppressive government to operate without challenge, whether on the streets or within the assembly. If our demands are not addressed promptly, the next two years will be extremely difficult for this government.'