Lok Sabha Doesn’t Function as Rahul Gandhi Says First the ‘Corrupt’ Education Minister Has to Go
Rahul Gandhi said Modi’s late-night message was damage control as the government moved to fast-track leak cases and introduce a tougher anti-paper-leak law.
- On Friday, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stated that no discussion on paper leaks will occur in the House until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from his post.
- The Centre announced a series of major decisions within 24 hours to tackle paper leaks, including appointing Naresh Pal Gangwar as Higher Education Secretary and establishing fast-track courts for speedy trials.
- Gandhi outlined three student demands: dismissal of Pradhan, action against those who attacked students, and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government's handling of the crisis.
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced government readiness for discussion, but Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned after Opposition members raised slogans and Gandhi reported being denied microphone access.
- Following Modi's promise of strict anti-paper leak laws, activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his indefinite fast, with legislation expected to be introduced during the current Parliament session.
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Lok Sabha doesn’t function as Rahul Gandhi says first the ‘corrupt’ Education Minister has to go
Rijiju says such preconditions ahead of a discussion on the paper leak would send a ‘wrong message’; Congress leadership to discuss their stance on new anti-paper leak law on July 26
CJP's protest is going on across the country regarding NEET paper leak, in such a situation, now Sonia Gandhi has also stood in their support and has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government.
Modi govt responded to students' courage with 'cowardice, wanton cruelty': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, in an op-ed, accused the Modi government of responding to student protests over paper leaks with ‘cowardice and wanton cruelty.’ She alleged police brutality, demanded accountability and education reforms.
'Speak in Parliament, Not at Midnight': Mallikarjun Kharge Hits out at PM Modi over Video Message to Students
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message regarding assurances to students amid ongoing exam-related protests, demanding that the Prime Minister address the issue on the floor of the Parliament. India News | 'Speak in Parliament, Not at Midnight': Mallikarjun Kharge Hits out at PM Modi over Video Message to Students.
Make statement in Parliament instead of delivering 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Mallikarjun Kharge to PM Modi
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parliament. He stated the Prime Minister should make a statement on the paper leaks issue. Modi announced a bill with strong action against paper leaks would be introduced soon. Rahul Gandhi criticized the Prime Minister's video message regarding the issue. The government is taking steps to address student concerns about examination irregularities.
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