Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad staged an overnight protest inside the Parliament complex, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters. Azad said students deserved justice and urged the government to begin talks instead of suppressing protests. He also met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to raise the issue. Meanwhile, a delegation of protesters met Union Minister J.P. Nadda with similar demands. The agitation continues as students seek accountability over alleged examination irregularities and recent clashes with police.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Centre is ready for a discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament, asserting that the government remains committed to addressing students' concerns through democratic debate. He accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of exploiting students for political gains and choosing protests over parliamentary engagement, despite the government's willingness to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students over the handling of the NEET controversy and the police action against protesters. Gandhi also reiterated his demand for Pradhan's resignation, alleging the government had failed to adequately address concerns surrounding examination irregularities and student grievances. (PC: India TV)

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the ongoing controversy over the NEET paper leak and examination reforms. Calling the situation "very serious" and "very grave", Patnaik said several students were violently attacked and injured during the protests. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since the controversy erupted, he said he agreed with Opposition parties demanding Pradhan's resignation. His remarks add to growing political pressure on the Narendra Modi government over the handling of the NEET crisis, as Opposition leaders continue to seek accountability and reforms in the examination system. (PC: The Telegraph)

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the Congress of using students for political gain over the NEET issue. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders protested outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence against the police action on CJP protesters. Pradhan said the government was ready to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament but the Congress chose protests instead. He said students deserve answers, reforms and accountability, not political fights. Delhi Police detained several Opposition leaders during the protest before releasing them later. The government also raised security concerns over the demonstration.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge led a march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the NEET paper leak and the alleged crackdown on student protesters before police detained the demonstrators. Rahul Gandhi was dragged away after refusing to leave the protest site, while talks between him and Union Minister Jitendra Singh failed to break the deadlock. Congress demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and a discussion on paper leaks in Parliament, while the government said it was willing to debate the issue but rejected additional demands. The protest followed the previous day’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation in Delhi.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained as police moved to clear the protest site. The Opposition demonstration followed Monday's clashes during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march over the alleged NEET paper leak. Congress demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a discussion on the issue in Parliament. Meanwhile, the CJP announced a sit-in outside Delhi Police headquarters, alleging the unlawful detention of peaceful protesters. (PC: India Today)

Delhi Police detained Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday. The protest was held against the police crackdown on students during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march over the alleged NEET paper leak. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) suspended spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after viral videos from Monday's protest sparked controversy. The party said it would stop marching towards Parliament to avoid further violence but continue its agitation at Jantar Mantar. Security remains tight across central Delhi as protests enter their 24th day. (PC: The Indian Express)

A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after being injured during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' protest in Delhi. She is on ventilator support at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after reportedly colliding with a police barricade during a crackdown at Jantar Mantar. According to sources, 90 students were injured, while 79 have been discharged. Delhi Police said 118 personnel and around 60 protesters were hurt in the clashes. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited injured protesters in hospitals. Meanwhile, demonstrations continued on Tuesday as opposition leaders joined protests demanding accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. (PC: NDTV)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge and several senior party leaders, staged a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday over the police action during the CJP protest in Delhi. The leaders demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister, accusing the government of failing to protect students and refusing to discuss the issue in Parliament. Earlier, Rahul and Priyanka visited injured protesters at RML Hospital. Meanwhile, Delhi Police denied allegations that pellet guns were used during Monday's clashes, calling the claims false and misleading. (PC: India Today)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the group's protest will continue, accusing the Centre of prioritising Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over students demanding accountability in the NEET paper leak row. Addressing supporters, Dipke alleged the government was willing to "spill" students' blood to protect the minister, whom he held responsible for the deaths of more than 20 students who allegedly died by suicide following the controversy. His remarks came as the agitation entered another day despite talks between CJP representatives and the Centre yielding no concrete assurances. Protesters have reiterated that demonstrations will continue until their key demands, including Pradhan's resignation, are addressed by the government.