What We Know: Clashes Erupt at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan as SSC Aspirants Protest Exam Irregularities
Thousands of aspirants gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday to protest alleged irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment exams.
The demonstration escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement, culminating in a reported lathi charge and multiple detentions.
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Authorities stated that 44 individuals were detained after repeated requests to clear the area were ignored.
Videos from the protest site show aspirants arguing with police personnel, with some clips appearing to depict physical confrontations.
Protestors allege several issues with the SSC Computer-Based Test (CBT), held between July 24 and August 1, including administrative errors, poor exam centre conditions, and lack of clear communication from the authorities.
बेच दिया ईमान है, SSC बेईमान है...#ssc_protest#ramlila_maidan_protest pic.twitter.com/F9pfeGKB3u
— VIVEK KUMAR (@kmrvivek14) August 24, 2025
Protesting candidates claim that some aspirants were assigned centres as far as 400 to 500 kilometres away from their homes.
Despite the long travel and financial strain, several candidates were informed upon arrival that their exams had been cancelled without prior notice.
Teachers and coaching faculty who joined the protest backed these claims, demanding accountability and redressal from the Commission.
रात में दिल्ली में प्रोटेस्ट पर बैठे SSC स्टूडेंट्स को उठाने की ऐसी कोशिश हुई थी pic.twitter.com/EeBWVasott
— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) August 24, 2025
The Delhi Police said its actions were aimed at maintaining public order after the protest extended beyond the permitted time frame.
𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🏴
— Deshhit 🇮🇳 (देशहित) (@Akhi_826) August 24, 2025
दिल्ली के रामलीला मैदान में SSC अभ्यर्थियों पर लाठीचार्ज और पत्रकारों की गिरफ्तारी ll
वो सरकार क्या देश चलाएगी जो इस देश के भविष्य की ही आवाज़ दबाने मे आमादा है ||#Ramlila_Maidan#sscprotest2025#ssc_protest pic.twitter.com/QXsDWncP2O
As of now, there has been no official statement from the SSC addressing the candidates’ grievances.
The situation remains fluid, with further responses from both the Commission and Delhi authorities expected in the coming days.