Why Is A 6-Year-Old Joining Patna’s Student Protest? Meet Aditya Kumar Who Carries Constitution In His School Bag | Patna-news News
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A six-year-old boy has drawn attention at Patna’s student protests after joining demonstrations and being detained by police. He says he is protesting for his future
Aditya’s presence at the Gardanibagh protest site quickly made him a talking point, particularly because he is only six years old and is still a Class 1 student. (Instagram/@_realbharat_)
Patna News: Amid the ongoing student protests in Patna, a six-year-old Class 1 student has emerged as an unlikely face of the movement. Aditya Kumar, a young resident of Punaichak, reportedly joined protesting students at Gardanibagh before taking part in a demonstration near the Bihar Chief Minister’s residence.
His participation attracted widespread attention after police took him into custody during the August 25 demonstration and kept him at a police station for around five hours.
Aditya First Drew Attention At Gardanibagh Protest Site
Aditya first came into the spotlight after reaching the Gardanibagh protest site, where students have been demonstrating over issues concerning examinations and alleged irregularities.
Despite his young age, Aditya openly demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, according to reports.
His presence at the protest site quickly made him a talking point, particularly because he is only six years old and is still a Class 1 student.
Six-Year-Old Detained During August 25 Demonstration
Aditya later joined students when they surrounded the Chief Minister’s residence on August 25. According to the report, police took the boy to a police station, where he remained from approximately 2 pm to 7 pm.
Aditya has alleged that he was threatened while at the police station. He also claimed that police assaulted his parents and warned him against returning to the protests.
These allegations have been made by the child and his family and have not been independently verified.
Who Is Aditya Kumar?
Aditya lives with his family in a rented house in Punaichak, Patna. His family reportedly comes from a modest financial background. His father works as a labourer, while his mother works as a domestic help in other people’s homes.
Despite his young age, his family says Aditya takes a keen interest in current affairs and regularly follows news reports.
Aditya Carries A Copy Of The Constitution In His School Bag
One of the details that has attracted particular attention is Aditya’s interest in the Indian Constitution.
According to reports, the Class 1 student carries a copy of the Constitution in his school bag and says he has already read around 80 pages. He reportedly intends to continue reading it and follows national political and social developments closely.
Why Is Aditya Joining The Student Protest?
When asked why he was participating in a movement involving older students, Aditya reportedly linked the protests to his own future. He expressed concern about alleged paper leaks and the way examinations are being conducted, saying that if the system is not improved now, students of his generation could face similar problems when they sit competitive examinations in the future.
His comments have drawn attention because of the contrast between his age and the issues he says he is concerned about.
Parents Say The Decision Was His Own
According to Aditya’s parents, joining the protests was his own decision. They say he follows the news closely and developed an interest in the issues being raised by the protesting students.
His participation has therefore added an unusual dimension to the Patna protests, with a primary school student becoming one of the most recognisable young faces at the demonstrations.
Questions Over A Child’s Presence At The Protests
Aditya’s detention has also raised questions about the involvement of such a young child in political and student demonstrations.
While his supporters have highlighted his interest in education, examinations and the Constitution, his allegations regarding his detention and treatment by police would require independent verification.
The broader student protests in Patna continue to draw attention as demonstrators press their demands over examination-related issues and alleged irregularities.
Key Questions Answered
Ask News18Student protestors in Patna are demanding action on issues related to recruitment examinations and the state’s education system. Specifically, many are aspirants for the Teachers’ Recruitment Exams (TRE-4) and are demanding that the written examination be conducted in a single stage instead of preliminary and main examinations. They also want the TRE-4 advertisement to be released soon.
Ask News18August 26, 2026, 15:16 IST
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