International Solidarity Grows as Protests Across the U.S. and Europe Stand with India’s Student Movement
Washington, DC (July 21, 2026) — The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), the nation’s largest advocacy group representing Indian American Muslims, joined a growing wave of international solidarity with India’s student-led protest movement as demonstrations were held across the United States and Europe in the days surrounding the historic July 20 “Chalo Sansad” (March to Parliament) in New Delhi.
On Sunday, July 18, IAMC’s Boston chapter and the Boston South Asian Coalition (BSAC) jointly organized an emergency solidarity rally at Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dozens of people gathered to stand with the movement demanding accountability from the Indian government over repeated failures and corruption in the country’s examination system. The crisis, which includes the NEET paper leak controversy and other recruitment exam scandals, has disrupted the futures of millions of students and young people.
“The turnout at Harvard Square shows that Indian Americans are paying attention, and we will continue to amplify the voices of India’s youth until there is genuine accountability,” said IAMC Associate Director Amin Zama.
On July 20, solidarity demonstrations were held at the Gandhi statue in New York City’s Union Square, at San José City Hall in California, outside the Indian High Commission in London, and at the Indian Embassy in Dublin, organized by allied organizations including Hindus for Human Rights and United Against Racism.
The international actions came as tens of thousands of student protesters in New Delhi attempted to march toward Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. As IAMC reported in a separate statement, Delhi Police responded to the peaceful march with baton charges, tear gas, internet shutdowns, metro closures, and mass detentions, leaving hundreds of demonstrators injured.
“From Cambridge to London to Delhi, people are watching and standing with India’s students. The Modi government must answer for the examination crisis, the police violence, and the broader democratic collapse that these events represent,” said IAMC President Mohammed Jawad.
IAMC reiterates its call for the Government of India to immediately release all detained protesters, drop all charges against peaceful demonstrators, cease the use of force, and engage meaningfully with the demands of India’s students. IAMC further calls on the U.S. State Department to address the Modi government’s systematic repression of dissent in its engagements with Indian counterparts.
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