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ABVP holds 'Save Democracy' march in Patna

Patna, Bihar, India · Oct 30, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 30.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters marched to condemn alleged attempts to weaken democracy, protect constitutional institutions, and speak out against anarchy.
What they want
They demanded the protection of democratic values, the dignity of constitutional institutions, and an end to political disorder.
What changed
Oct 30: ABVP members broke police barricades at JP Golambar and Dak Bungalow Chowk in Patna during a protest march.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Protect democratic values
  • Preserve the dignity of constitutional institutions
  • End political anarchy

Organised by: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU)

What authorities say

A large police contingent was deployed along the route, along with water cannons and riot-control vehicles, to restrict the movement of demonstrators, who breached barricades at multiple points.123

The full story

On October 30, 2026, members and student activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organized a protest march in Patna under the banner 'Save Democracy, End Anarchy' (Loktantra Bachao Arajakta Hatao). The demonstration began at Gandhi Maidan and moved through Kargil Chowk and JP Golambar toward Dak Bungalow Chowk. Despite heavy rainfall, participants carried flags and banners, breached multiple police barricades along the route, and climbed on barriers. Authorities deployed heavy security personnel along with water cannons and riot-control vehicles to manage the crowds. Leaders including Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) President Yash Dabas and ABVP National Secretary Abhay Pratap Singh addressed the gathering, criticising political opponents and foreign-inspired attempts at creating anarchy.

Timeline

  1. Police deployed water cannons and riot-control vehicles as protesters reached Dak Bungalow intersection.12

  2. Demonstrators breached police barricades at JP Golambar and moved toward Dak Bungalow Chowk despite heavy rain.123

  3. ABVP members gathered at Kargil Chowk and Gandhi Maidan in Patna to begin the 'Save Democracy' march.123

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