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‘Students Being Used as Political Tools’: Rajnath Singh Slams Opposition over Delhi Student Protest
Singh said the government will address student concerns and urged opposition leaders to debate the NEET paper leak in Parliament instead of on the streets.
On Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition of using student protests as a 'political tool' to serve their interests, alleging leaders are displaying a 'manufactured sense of anger' to mislead youth.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar entered their second month with growing participation, while Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held a dharna outside the prime minister's residence Tuesday demanding Modi's resignation.
Singh stated 'It is our responsibility to listen to every concern of our students and resolve it' while arguing Parliament House is the appropriate forum where opposition can freely express views on all issues.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other opposition leaders were detained by police as Rajya Sabha adjourned until 3 pm and Lok Sabha until 11:00 AM on July 23.
Singh urged opposition to allow smooth monsoon session functioning, accusing them of making an 'inappropriate attempt' to resolve issues on streets rather than in Parliament, where debate should occur instead.