In June and July 2024, students protested after reports emerged that exam papers had been leaked. The protests called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. Yashaswini Raje Singh publicly backed the movement.
Yashaswini is identified in the report as the daughter of Vikram Singh Kumari, a former member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Uttar Pradesh who belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Congress Janata Party (CJP) announced a rally for 10 October 2026 at Jantar Mantar. The party’s central demand was the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Jnanesh Kumar.
During these precautions, officers stopped Yashaswini Raje Singh near the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.
Anticipating the gathering, Delhi police implemented security measures. During these precautions, officers stopped Yashaswini Raje Singh near the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. She told observers that she was taken into custody and subsequently kept at Keshavpur Police Station.
After being detained near the gurudwara she was escorted to the station.
Student protests began over exam paper leaks in June and July 2024.