MLC Zeeshan Baba Siddique has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to withdraw FIRs filed against students who joined recent protests in Maharashtra. In a July 25 letter, he said criminal cases could harm students' academic and career prospects and called for a compassionate approach that balances law enforcement with their future.
Mumbai, July 25, 2026: Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) member Zeeshan Baba Siddique has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting the withdrawal of FIRs registered against students who participated in recent protests across the state.
Appeal For Compassion
In a letter dated July 25, Siddique appealed for a compassionate approach towards the students, stating that many young people had taken to the streets in Mumbai, Pune, and other parts of Maharashtra to voice their concerns. He noted that several students had also received police notices following the demonstrations.
Referring to the government's reported response to the issues raised by the protesters, Siddique said there was now an opportunity to reconsider the criminal cases filed against them. He argued that criminal proceedings at the beginning of a student's life could adversely affect their academic and professional future.
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