Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has cautioned that the core issue of systemic reforms in the education sector should not be overshadowed by the growing political confrontation between the government and the opposition over the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities.In a post on X on Saturday, Mayawati said that the peaceful protest being held at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar by members of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP), formed in response to…
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Gurugram, July 24 (IANS) A day after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 days of hunger strike, wife Gitanjali J Angmo said the agitation demanding accountability over exam paper leaks and seeking educational reforms was “successful” while hoping that the countrywide support to the movement serves as a “wake-up call” for the NDA government at the Centre.Speaking to reporters, Angmo said: “Sonam Wangchuk has ensured the security of the students with a written confirmation from the govern…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was once again adjourned till 2 P.M. on Friday following noisy protests by Opposition members demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue.As the House reassembled at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge rose to speak and strongly pressed for the minister’s resignation.The demand triggered a din in the House, prompting Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan to adjo…
Patna, July 24 (IANS) The final day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed stormy scenes as the issue of the recent student agitation dominated the proceedings.The opposition accused the government of using excessive force against students, while the ruling alliance countered by condemning the alleged attacks on MLAs and journalists during the protests, leading to a prolonged verbal confrontation inside the House.As soon as the House assembled, senior Rashtriya Janata Dal …
Patna, July 23 (IANS) Political tensions escalated in Bihar on Thursday as the police lathi-charge on students protesting the NEET paper leaks became the focal point of heated exchanges in both Houses of the state legislature.The Opposition mounted a strong attack on the NDA government over incidents involving student protests, while the ruling alliance defended the legislative process, leading to repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session.The controversy intensified after an RJD member mov…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was once again plunged into chaos and adjourned within minutes on the fourth day of the Monsoon Session, as Opposition parties intensified their protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and a discussion on alleged police brutality against agitating students in New Delhi. When the House reassembled at noon, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge strongly raised the demand for the Mini…
Patna, July 23 (IANS) The Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Thursday amid heated exchanges over Wednesday’s student protest in Patna and the subsequent police lathi-charge and tear gassing of the youngsters protesting over paper leaks in the country.The issue dominated the House from the outset, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition trading sharp accusations over the violence that accompanied the demonstration.Even before the Question Hour…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, accompanied by his daughter and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Parliament office, submitting a memorandum on Maharashtra’s agrarian distress and urging Government intervention in student protests regarding the NEET‑UG examination paper leak. The meeting came during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, a day after Pawar and Sule visited protesting students at Ja…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed “serious concern” over the ongoing protests in the national capital and called it an attempt by a “handful of” Opposition leaders to mislead the nation’s youth with their ‘manufactured anger’.The Defence Minister, slamming the Opposition, accused it of using the students as ‘political tools’ to further their own political agenda and interest.Rajnath’s rebuke comes a day after the Congress party, l…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) After multiple adjournments, the Rajya Sabha failed to transact any significant listed business on Wednesday, apart from the laying of a few papers on the table. The Upper House remained paralysed throughout the day amid heated exchanges over the NEET paper leak issue, ultimately leading to adjournment for the day.When the House reassembled at 3 p.m. following repeated breaks, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva emphasised that the prevailing situation in the country was a “rare occa…