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Rahul Gandhi Leads Charge Against PM Modi Over Student Protest Crackdown
Congress leaders were detained after police cleared their sit-in, as Rahul Gandhi alleged 152 exam paper leaks affected 7.5 crore students.
- On Tuesday, Delhi Police detained Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while staging a sit-in at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding accountability for NEET-UG exam paper leaks and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Monday's 'Chalo Sansad' march toward Parliament sparked the escalation after Delhi Police used tear gas and lathi-charges against Cockroach Janta Party protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination paper leaks.
- Gandhi alleges 152 paper leaks affected nearly 7.5 crore students and accused the government of shielding those responsible; police reports state 118 security personnel were injured during clashes after protesters allegedly pelted stones.
- Demanding a discussion on 'brutality unleashed' on students, Opposition MPs stalled Parliamentary proceedings Tuesday as Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to urge debate on the government's 'complete lack of accountability' for the crisis.
- The crisis represents one of the largest challenges to Prime Minister Modi's third term since 2024; while the government defends its response citing swift arrests, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized all MPs share responsibility for India's youth welfare.
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Why Was Rahul Gandhi Detained During The Student Protest
India's Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police while staging a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leaks. According to the report, the Congress leaders called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, arguing that repeated examination leaks have affected millions of stu…
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Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi and other Indian opponents were arrested by the police after protesting in front of the official residence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: several local media report it. (ANSA). (ANSA)
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