Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed police officers quietly told him to "remove this government" while they detained him during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Rahul said the officers were only following orders. He alleged they were unhappy with the government's handling of the NEET paper leak issue. Rahul said he was dragged away and suffered minor injuries but called it a small price to pay. He also claimed there were 152 paper leaks in the past decade with no convictions. Rahul again demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of failing students, claiming 152 examination paper leaks occurred over the past 10 years without a single conviction. Wearing a black armband, he called India's education system “rigged” and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Gandhi criticised police action against protesting students and said peaceful demonstrators were only seeking a fair examination system. Referring to the recent NEET controversy, he alleged repeated paper leaks had caused severe stress, ruined careers and even driven some students to suicide. The BJP rejected his allegations, calling the protest “childish” and politically motivated. (PC: India Today)

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned whether the BJP-led government and the Congress had reached an “understanding” after he was initially not allowed to speak during a Lok Sabha discussion on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. Raising concerns over students and the July 20 protest crackdown, Akhilesh said the issue went beyond political parties and demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He also criticised the government over police action against protesters and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue in Parliament. The government maintained it was ready to hold a discussion. (PC: India Today)

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)