New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the alleged assault on students who were peacefully protesting in Delhi on July 20. In his letter, Gandhi said that the students were protesting for a fair and accountable education system but were met with excessive force by security personnel.”I write to demand accountability for the barbaric assault on students who were peacefully protes…
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Patna, July 25 (IANS) The situation turned tense in Patna on Saturday during the Bihar Bandh called by student organisations, as violent clashes erupted between protesters and police at several locations. Stone-pelting, police lathi-charge, and incidents of vandalism were reported, while similar protests were held in several other districts across the state.Large numbers of students and protesters gathered near Gandhi Maidan from Saturday morning in support of the shutdown, raising slogans over …
Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah on Saturday termed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as a “victory for the country’s awakened students and youth”, and said the development marked a “triumph of democracy and the Constitution”. In a statement, Siddaramaiah congratulated students and youth across the country who had participated in protests demanding accountability from the Union government.”D…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over the paper leaks and examination irregularities, asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite “detentions or threats” from the government. Addressing reporters after meeting the protesters, LoP Rahul Gandhi said the students had placed three “non-negotiable demands” before the govern…
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 …
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central government’s handling of student protests over examination paper leaks, alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisis. The veteran leader, in an article in The Hindu, shared by the Congress party on its X handle, said, “The Modi government routinely uses violence in preference to dialogue. The pattern is clear, from farmers to activists.”The party said, “Th…
Guwahati, July 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the Centre’s decision to establish fast‑track courts for the speedy trial of cases related to the alleged NEET paper leak, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government is committed to protecting the interests and future of students. Sharing PM Modi’s message on social media, Sarma said the proposed fast‑track courts would help ensure swift justice against those accused of compromising the integri…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday amid unrelenting protests by opposition parties, who continued to press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. The Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh adjourned the proceedings after repeated disruptions prevented any meaningful business from being conducted.Nearly minutes before the adjournment, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addr…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) While Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sharpened his attack on the Centre over what he described as a “rigged” education system and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, the BJP launched a strong counterattack, accusing the Congress leader of using students as a political tool. As the political battle intensified, several Opposition leaders came out in Rahul Gandhi’s defence,…
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna launched a sharp attack on the NDA government at the Centre over the police action against students and Opposition leaders protesting the NEET paper leak in New Delhi, describing the crackdown as a “crushing of democracy” and reaffirming the State government’s long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). In a statement posted on his social media platform X, the…