The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) held a protest in Varanasi as part of Congress's 'MGNREGA Bachao' campaign. The students intended to march from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to PM Narendra Modi's Public Relations Office in Bhelupur. However, the police foiled their attempt and detained at least 25 people, including NSUI national president Varun Choudhary, leaving several injured.