Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (July 24) criticised the Centre over the alleged use of excessive force against protesters demonstrating over the NEET paper leak. He claimed that several protesters suffered serious injuries, including eye damage, after security personnel allegedly used pellet guns during the demonstrations.&nbsp;Gandhi made the remarks after meeting injured protesters. He highlighted the case of Sahil, a student who he said suffered a severe eye injury after being hit by a pellet during the protest.&nbsp;The Congress leader brought the injured protester before the media and challenged the government's claim that pellet guns were not used against demonstrators.&nbsp;“The government is saying there is no use of pellet guns, but I can show you a victim here with me," he said&nbsp;Gandhi said the protester was peacefully demonstrating when he suffered the injury and expressed concern over whether his eyesight could be saved. He also claimed that thousands of young protesters faced lathi charges and pellet gun attacks during the demonstrations.&nbsp;"I want to explain that my brother standing here was injured by a pellet gun while he was peacefully protesting. The government has said that no pellet gun was used. His eye has suffered damage, not sure if his vision will be saved. Thousands of such youth were lathi-charged, and pellet guns were used against them. He gave an exam for police recruitment, but the paper was leaked."&nbsp;The Delhi Police, however, denied using pellet guns against the protesters.&nbsp;Gandhi also renewed his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He accused the minister of being responsible for the alleged collapse of the education system and called for his removal.&nbsp;"Dharmendra Pradhan is a criminal Education Minister. He has to be removed. He is a symbol of the collapse of our education system. He has to go. He is the reason why thousands of people are outside. He has to go," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-neet-protests-how-bluetooth-mesh-apps-kept-communication-alive-without-internet-1784890656998">Delhi NEET protests: How Bluetooth mesh apps kept communication alive without internet</a>&nbsp;He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to the country's youth over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.&nbsp;Gandhi's remarks came shortly after the Centre held talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.&nbsp;Bullet pellets can cause severe injuries by tearing tissue, fracturing bones and damaging vital organs. They can also carry bacteria deep into wounds, increasing the risk of serious infections.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of using excessive force against NEET protesters and highlighted an injured student whom he claimed suffered severe eye damage from a pellet gun.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (July 24) criticised the Centre over the alleged use of excessive force against protesters demonstrating over the NEET paper leak. He claimed that several protesters suffered serious injuries, including eye damage, after security personnel allegedly used pellet guns during the demonstrations. Gandhi made the remarks after meeting injured protesters. He highlighted the case of Sahil, a student who he said suffered a severe eye injury after being hit by a pellet during the protest. The Congress leader brought the injured protester before the media and challenged the government's claim that pellet guns were not used against demonstrators. “The government is saying there is no use of pellet guns, but I can show you a victim here with me," he said Gandhi said the protester was peacefully demonstrating when he suffered the injury and expressed concern over whether his eyesight could be saved. He also claimed that thousands of young protesters faced lathi charges and pellet gun attacks during the demonstrations. "I want to explain that my brother standing here was injured by a pellet gun while he was peacefully protesting. The government has said that no pellet gun was used. His eye has suffered damage, not sure if his vision will be saved. Thousands of such youth were lathi-charged, and pellet guns were used against them. He gave an exam for police recruitment, but the paper was leaked." The Delhi Police, however, denied using pellet guns against the protesters. Gandhi also renewed his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He accused the minister of being responsible for the alleged collapse of the education system and called for his removal. "Dharmendra Pradhan is a criminal Education Minister. He has to be removed. He is a symbol of the collapse of our education system. He has to go. He is the reason why thousands of people are outside. He has to go," he said. Also Read: Delhi NEET protests: How Bluetooth mesh apps kept communication alive without internet He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to the country's youth over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Gandhi's remarks came shortly after the Centre held talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Bullet pellets can cause severe injuries by tearing tissue, fracturing bones and damaging vital organs. They can also carry bacteria deep into wounds, increasing the risk of serious infections.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of using excessive force against NEET protesters and highlighted an injured student whom he claimed suffered severe eye damage from a pellet gun.

'Not sure if his vision will be saved': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over pellet gun use

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), leading the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, has reaffirmed its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing stricter measures against examination paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving government assurances that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters. However, CJP leaders insist the protests will continue until the Education Minister steps down.

NEET Protest: CJP refuses to back down, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation |Wangchuk ends fast

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 24) criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, accusing the institution of threatening students for exercising their democratic rights.In a post on X, Gandhi wrote: "How dare you threaten students for exercising their democratic rights? Please note, you are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">How dare you threaten students for exercising their democratic rights? Please note, you are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes. <a href="https://t.co/Mx6D19SP5h">https://t.co/Mx6D19SP5h</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/2080529163799400724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-discussion-before-rahul-gandhi-lays-down-3-conditions-for-neet-paper-leak-debate-as-lok-sabha-adjourns-for-3rd-day-1784878402504">Mic switched off? Rahul Gandhi claims he was forcefully silenced in Lok Sabha amid NEET paper leak row, warns 'no discussion before...'</a>His remarks came a day after Delhi University (DU) issued an advisory cautioning students against participating in demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, citing legal restrictions and concerns over their safety.

<h2>DU asks students to stay away from Jantar Mantar</h2>In its advisory issued on Thursday (Jul 23), the university urged students and faculty members to avoid unlawful assemblies and demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, saying such participation could invite legal action."Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us. Please note that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, which are strictly regulated as per the directives of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, may invite legal action," the advisory stated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-s-operation-sindoor-misinformation-network-now-targeting-neet-protests-claims-delhi-police-480-handles-blocked-1784858255442">NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police block 480 Pakistan-based handles spreasing 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor</a>The university further ominously warned that involvement in the gathering could "significantly impact their academic progress and professional opportunities.""Accordingly, all students are urged to stay away from Jantar Mantar and to prioritise their safety and compliance with the law," it added.DU also advised students to remain cautious about misinformation circulating on social media. "Furthermore, you are advised to exercise caution as a significant amount of fake and misleading content is being created and circulated to fuel the situation," the advisory said.&nbsp;

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students to stay away from the ongoing NEET protest at Jantar Mantar, accusing the institution of threatening students for exercising their democratic rights.

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 24) criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, accusing the institution of threatening students for exercising their democratic rights. In a post on X, Gandhi wrote: "How dare you threaten students for exercising their democratic rights? Please note, you are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes."

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students to stay away from the ongoing NEET protest at Jantar Mantar, accusing the institution of threatening students for exercising their democratic rights.

'How dare you...': Rahul Gandhi lashes out at Delhi University for threatening students to stay away from NEET protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 24) said that the Opposition was ready to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak issue in Parliament, but only after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office.This comes as the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the third day. The next session will take place at 11 am on Monday (Jul 27).<h2>Rahul Gandhi's mic taken away in Lok Sabha?</h2>Addressing reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi alleged that although Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had expressed willingness to hold discussions on the issue, he was not allowed to respond in the House."Just now, Minister Rijiju made a statement that he wants to tell our MPs that there should be a discussion. Normal protocol says that if someone mentions someone else's name, they are responded to.""When I wanted to respond, my mic was taken away. I wasn't given the opportunity," Gandhi alleged.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/enemies-of-the-nation-sonia-gandhi-breaks-silence-on-neet-protest-slams-pm-modi-s-cowardice-and-wanton-cruelty-1784864840508">'Enemies of the nation...': Sonia Gandhi breaks silence on NEET protest, slams PM Modi's 'cowardice and wanton cruelty'</a><h2>Rahul Gandhi lists three demands</h2>The Congress leader said the protesting students had placed three key demands before the government and asserted that the Opposition would not participate in any dialogue until they were addressed."The students have three demands: first, the corrupt Education Minister has to go; second, action against those who attacked students and beat them up; third, the Prime Minister should apologise to the students. These are the three conditions," Gandhi said."We are not going to have any conversation, any discussion before Mr Pradhan is sacked. That's it."He reiterated that the Opposition's position was clear and that no talks would take place before the education minister's removal.<h2>Congress questions fast-track courts</h2>Meanwhile, Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram criticised the Centre's proposal to establish fast-track courts for paper leak cases, describing it as a measure that addresses the consequences rather than preventing the crime.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-s-operation-sindoor-misinformation-network-now-targeting-neet-protests-claims-delhi-police-480-handles-blocked-1784858255442">NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police block 480 Pakistan-based handles spreasing 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor</a>Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's midnight announcement that the Union Cabinet would consider a draft Bill proposing fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those involved in paper leaks, Chidambaram said the government had failed to explain how it would stop such incidents from occurring."But these are all post-fact actions. The government is still not clear on how it's going to prevent the systematic leaks. This fast-track court action against people who are apparently associated with the leaks is all post-fact; it does not prevent the leaks," he told ANI.The remarks come amid continuing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, with the Opposition demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while the Centre has announced legal and institutional measures to tackle examination paper leaks.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition was ready to discuss the alleged NEET-UG paper leak in Parliament but only after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office. He also alleged that his microphone was switched off when he tried to respond in the LS.

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 24) said that the Opposition was ready to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak issue in Parliament, but only after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office. This comes as the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the third day. The next session will take place at 11 am on Monday (Jul 27). Rahul Gandhi's mic taken away in Lok Sabha? Addressing reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi alleged that although Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had expressed willingness to hold discussions on the issue, he was not allowed to respond in the House. "Just now, Minister Rijiju made a statement that he wants to tell our MPs that there should be a discussion. Normal protocol says that if someone mentions someone else's name, they are responded to." "When I wanted to respond, my mic was taken away. I wasn't given the opportunity," Gandhi alleged. Also read | 'Enemies of the nation...': Sonia Gandhi breaks silence on NEET protest, slams PM Modi's 'cowardice and wanton cruelty' Rahul Gandhi lists three demands The Congress leader said the protesting students had placed three key demands before the government and asserted that the Opposition would not participate in any dialogue until they were addressed. "The students have three demands: first, the corrupt Education Minister has to go; second, action against those who attacked students and beat them up; third, the Prime Minister should apologise to the students. These are the three conditions," Gandhi said. "We are not going to have any conversation, any discussion before Mr Pradhan is sacked. That's it." He reiterated that the Opposition's position was clear and that no talks would take place before the education minister's removal. Congress questions fast-track courts Meanwhile, Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram criticised the Centre's proposal to establish fast-track courts for paper leak cases, describing it as a measure that addresses the consequences rather than preventing the crime. Also read | NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police block 480 Pakistan-based handles spreasing 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's midnight announcement that the Union Cabinet would consider a draft Bill proposing fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those involved in paper leaks, Chidambaram said the government had failed to explain how it would stop such incidents from occurring. "But these are all post-fact actions. The government is still not clear on how it's going to prevent the systematic leaks. This fast-track court action against people who are apparently associated with the leaks is all post-fact; it does not prevent the leaks," he told ANI. The remarks come amid continuing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, with the Opposition demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while the Centre has announced legal and institutional measures to tackle examination paper leaks.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition was ready to discuss the alleged NEET-UG paper leak in Parliament but only after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office. He also alleged that his microphone was switched off when he tried to respond in the LS.

Mic switched off? Rahul Gandhi claims he was forcefully silenced in Lok Sabha amid NEET paper leak row, warns 'no discussion before...'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has officially ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Government that no legal action will be taken against protesters at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has been leading the anti-paper leak movement, welcomed the development but said the protest will continue until the Union Education Minister resigns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced stricter action against paper leaks, confirming that the Union Cabinet will discuss a draft bill introducing fast-track courts and tougher punishments for offenders. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's response, calling for accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-Day hunger strike | PM Modi promises tough anti-paper leak law 

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress and INDIA bloc MPs are headed to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg, for what he said would be to remember the students who lost their lives after the NEET paper leak and those injured during protests.&nbsp;“Right now, MPs and leaders of the INDIA alliance are peacefully heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg,” Rahul Gandhi said in a statement, adding, "We go to remember the students we lost - the children driven to take their own lives after the NEET paper leak."&nbsp;&nbsp;“And we go to stand with the students who lie injured today - beaten for peacefully demanding justice and accountability.” Gandhi's post on X reads.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking to reporters after reaching the site, Gandhi said the Opposition had first sought permission to march to India Gate before deciding to proceed to Gandhi Smriti.&nbsp;"Because our students are on the street, all the opposition MPs felt that we should also be on the street. We wanted all opposition MPs to go to India Gate, but they refused us. Then we said we want to go to Tees January Marg. Here, they have parked this bus, and the driver basically got off and abandoned it. We are not able to move forward. But the main message to the students is... We wanted to go to Tees January Marg symbolically because it's Gandhiji's assassination spot," he said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Delhi Police warned demonstrators at the site that the sit-in would be declared illegal if they did not disperse peacefully. However, Congress workers continued their protest despite the warning.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, along with INDIA bloc MPs, heads to Gandhi Smriti from his residence <a href="https://t.co/Mwwx8BrDxH">pic.twitter.com/Mwwx8BrDxH</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2080293669350039800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and police action against demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s 'Chalo Sansad' intensified significantly on Monday. On Tuesday, senior leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav staged a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. The leaders were later removed from the site and briefly detained by Delhi Police.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the fourth consecutive day amid opposition protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. However, the government maintained that it was ready for an immediate debate without preconditions.

Rahul Gandhi led opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti in solidarity with students affected by the NEET paper leak, as the opposition continued its protests over the issue and police action against demonstrators.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress and INDIA bloc MPs are headed to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg, for what he said would be to remember the students who lost their lives after the NEET paper leak and those injured during protests. “Right now, MPs and leaders of the INDIA alliance are peacefully heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg,” Rahul Gandhi said in a statement, adding, "We go to remember the students we lost - the children driven to take their own lives after the NEET paper leak." “And we go to stand with the students who lie injured today - beaten for peacefully demanding justice and accountability.” Gandhi's post on X reads. Speaking to reporters after reaching the site, Gandhi said the Opposition had first sought permission to march to India Gate before deciding to proceed to Gandhi Smriti. "Because our students are on the street, all the opposition MPs felt that we should also be on the street. We wanted all opposition MPs to go to India Gate, but they refused us. Then we said we want to go to Tees January Marg. Here, they have parked this bus, and the driver basically got off and abandoned it. We are not able to move forward. But the main message to the students is... We wanted to go to Tees January Marg symbolically because it's Gandhiji's assassination spot," he said. Meanwhile, Delhi Police warned demonstrators at the site that the sit-in would be declared illegal if they did not disperse peacefully. However, Congress workers continued their protest despite the warning.

Rahul Gandhi led opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti in solidarity with students affected by the NEET paper leak, as the opposition continued its protests over the issue and police action against demonstrators.

Rahul Gandhi leads opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti to support students amid NEET paper leak protests

The NEET paper leak protests intensified in New Delhi after fresh clashes erupted between protesters and police near Jantar Mantar. The CJP-led agitation has vowed to continue until the Education Minister resigns. Several police personnel were reportedly injured as protesters clashed with security forces. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has also outlined key demands, including justice for students, compensation for affected families, and accountability over the exam paper leak issue. Parliament remains deadlocked over the timing and format of the debate on the NEET controversy.

CJP escalates agitation after fresh Delhi clashes | students demand education minister's resignation

Union Minister and senior BJP leader JP Nadda on Wednesday appealed against politicising the ongoing protests over the paper leak issue and said students and their concerns should not be used for political gain.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Nadda said, “Students demand action on the paper leak… I request that we should not politicise the issue. We should not take political mileage from this issue.”Nadda then targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and reminded him of paper leak incidents that took place during the Congress era and in Congress-ruled states across the country.&nbsp;Nadda said, “Leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi gave a presentation in the Indian Parliament today evening, and in that presentation, he claimed there were approximately 150 paper leaks. This is a matter of investigation, and the government, being a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation.”&nbsp;<h2>Nadda recalls multiple paper leak incidents</h2>&nbsp;Nadda, a former BJP president, then referred to the multiple paper leak incidents where the Congress party is running either its own government or with its alliance partners in a coalition.Nadda referred to paper leaks in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka and said there were more such instances. He then questioned Rahul on why he was being ‘selective’ in raising paper leak incidents and accused him of trying to extract political mileage out of the issue.&nbsp;<h2>‘Serious problem needs serious debate’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Addressing the media on the students’ protest, Nadda said that the future of students was at stake, and hence the issue deserves a serious debate in parliament. He said all political parties should come together to find a solution instead of indulging in a blame game.&nbsp;“The issues raised by the students, particularly the matter of paper leaks, are genuine concerns. My first appeal is that we should not politicise this issue or seek political gains from it. This is a serious problem, and it deserves a thorough and sincere discussion,” he said.&nbsp;“We should focus on redressal," Nadda said, adding that the government did not want any injustice to students.Nadda further said that the students should get justice and asserted that the government was treating the matter with utmost seriousness.&nbsp;<h2>Sonam Wangchuk shares video message from hospital&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike over the paper leak issue, shared a video message on X and reiterated the precondition for ending his indefinite fast over the NEET paper leak. He said that he will end his fast only when the government gives an assurance that protesters will not face any punitive legal action.

Union Minister JP Nadda, a former BJP president, referred to paper leaks in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka and said there were more such instances.

Union Minister and senior BJP leader JP Nadda on Wednesday appealed against politicising the ongoing protests over the paper leak issue and said students and their concerns should not be used for political gain. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Nadda said, “Students demand action on the paper leak… I request that we should not politicise the issue. We should not take political mileage from this issue.” Nadda then targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and reminded him of paper leak incidents that took place during the Congress era and in Congress-ruled states across the country. Nadda said, “Leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi gave a presentation in the Indian Parliament today evening, and in that presentation, he claimed there were approximately 150 paper leaks. This is a matter of investigation, and the government, being a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation.” Nadda recalls multiple paper leak incidents Nadda, a former BJP president, then referred to the multiple paper leak incidents where the Congress party is running either its own government or with its alliance partners in a coalition. Nadda referred to paper leaks in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka and said there were more such instances. He then questioned Rahul on why he was being ‘selective’ in raising paper leak incidents and accused him of trying to extract political mileage out of the issue. ‘Serious problem needs serious debate’ Addressing the media on the students’ protest, Nadda said that the future of students was at stake, and hence the issue deserves a serious debate in parliament. He said all political parties should come together to find a solution instead of indulging in a blame game. “The issues raised by the students, particularly the matter of paper leaks, are genuine concerns. My first appeal is that we should not politicise this issue or seek political gains from it. This is a serious problem, and it deserves a thorough and sincere discussion,” he said. “We should focus on redressal," Nadda said, adding that the government did not want any injustice to students. Nadda further said that the students should get justice and asserted that the government was treating the matter with utmost seriousness. Sonam Wangchuk shares video message from hospital Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike over the paper leak issue, shared a video message on X and reiterated the precondition for ending his indefinite fast over the NEET paper leak. He said that he will end his fast only when the government gives an assurance that protesters will not face any punitive legal action.

Union Minister JP Nadda, a former BJP president, referred to paper leaks in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka and said there were more such instances.

‘Don’t politicise students’ protest’: JP Nadda reminds Rahul of paper leaks in oppn-ruled states

Opposition Members of Parliament arrived in black attire to protest inside the Parliament premises over the NEET controversy, the alleged crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, and the government's handling of the education crisis. Congress leader Pawan Khera said the black clothing symbolizes the Opposition's protest against the treatment of students, the continued tenure of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and the government's response to nationwide student unrest.


Opposition parties stage parliament protest, Rahul Gandhi backs protesters

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is addressing a press conference at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi. The presser comes amidst the ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the recent NEET paper leaks. A day after being detained during a protest outside PM Modi's residence, Rahul Gandhi and all the MPs of the Opposition parties arrived in Parliament dressed in black as a symbolic protest over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding accountability and action from the government. Congress MP Pawan Khera said his party, Rahul Gandhi and each one of his soldiers is standing with the youth of this country.



BREAKING | CJP protest: Rahul Gandhi addresses media as congress steps up neet protest campaign

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several Opposition MPs were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday (Jul 21) while marching towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Political reactions followed the detention of top Opposition leaders, with the Opposition accusing the government of throttling democracy. The BJP has defended the police action as a law-and-order measure, but beyond the politics, the incident has revived an old constitutional question.Can the police detain a Member of Parliament while Parliament is in session? Does the Speaker's permission have to be taken first? And what exactly do parliamentary privileges protect?WION Decodes what the rules actually say.<h2>Can an MP be detained during a Parliament session?</h2>Yes, contrary to a common misconception, an MP can be arrested or detained while Parliament is in session. There is no legal requirement for the police to seek prior permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker or the Rajya Sabha Chairman before detaining an MP outside Parliament premises.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-should-not-happen-in-a-democracy-shashi-tharoor-slams-detention-of-rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-after-protest-outside-pm-modi-s-residence-1784684704207">'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence</a>However, that is only half the rule. Once an MP is arrested or detained, the concerned authority must immediately inform the Speaker or Chairman, giving details of the detention, the reasons and the place where the MP is being held.The presiding officer then communicates the information to the House, usually through a parliamentary bulletin.<h2>When is the Speaker's permission required?</h2>This is where many people get confused. Permission from the Speaker is required only if an arrest or detention takes place within the Parliament precincts. Outside Parliament, police do not need prior approval to act if they are exercising powers available under law.That distinction is central to the current debate because Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders were detained during a protest near Lok Kalyan Marg, not inside Parliament.<h2>What are parliamentary privileges?</h2>Parliamentary privileges are often misunderstood as legal immunity. However, they are not. The privileges granted to MPs by the Indian Constitution are intended to ensure that MPs can perform their legislative functions independently without outside interference.They primarily protect the freedom of speech inside Parliament, voting in the House, participation in parliamentary proceedings and committee work. Notably, they do not provide blanket immunity from criminal law or police action outside Parliament.<h2>Does parliamentary privilege extend to protests?</h2>Generally, no. Political rallies, marches and demonstrations outside Parliament are not covered by parliamentary privilege.Like any other citizen, MPs participating in public protests may be detained if police believe they are acting under powers available in law. The constitutional protection is linked to parliamentary functions, not political activity outside the House.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shocked-the-conscience-of-nation-congress-moves-adjournment-motions-in-lok-sabha-over-neet-paper-leak-police-action-on-student-protesters-1784694334862">'Shocked the conscience of nation': Congress moves motion in Lok Sabha to force Dharmendra Pradhan's statement and resignation</a><h2>So was LoP Rahul Gandhi's detention legal?</h2>That depends on how the detention was carried out. The parliamentary rules make two things clear: Police can detain an MP outside Parliament without obtaining prior permission from the Speaker; They must inform the Speaker or Chairman immediately after the detention.Whether Delhi Police complied with those procedural requirements, and whether the detention itself was justified on law-and-order grounds, are separate questions that could become matters for parliamentary scrutiny or judicial review.The rules themselves do not automatically make the detention either legal or illegal.<h2>The Engineer Rashid case: Can an MP serve while in custody?</h2>The debate over Rahul Gandhi's detention is not the first time questions have been raised about an MP's legal status while Parliament is in session. One of the most prominent examples is Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency.Rashid has been lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019 after being arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with a 2017 terror-funding case. Notably, despite being in judicial custody, he contested and won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Baramulla, becoming one of the few sitting MPs to serve while incarcerated.Earlier this week, a Delhi court granted him custody parole to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament under police escort. During the ongoing session (on 21 July 2026), Rashid staged a symbolic barefoot protest and observed a one-day hunger strike inside the Lok Sabha, demanding a time-bound dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir, restoration of statehood, restoration of Article 370 and the release of political prisoners.<h2>Why does this matter?</h2>The RaGa and Engineer Rashid episodes highlight the balance that India's constitutional framework tries to maintain. On one hand, Members of Parliament are elected representatives who enjoy certain privileges to ensure Parliament functions independently. On the other, those privileges are not meant to place MPs above ordinary law enforcement when they are outside Parliament.

The detention of Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs has revived questions over parliamentary privilege. Does the Indian Constitution allow police to detain MPs without prior permission from the Speaker? WION Decodes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several Opposition MPs were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday (Jul 21) while marching towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Political reactions followed the detention of top Opposition leaders, with the Opposition accusing the government of throttling democracy. The BJP has defended the police action as a law-and-order measure, but beyond the politics, the incident has revived an old constitutional question. Can the police detain a Member of Parliament while Parliament is in session? Does the Speaker's permission have to be taken first? And what exactly do parliamentary privileges protect? WION Decodes what the rules actually say. Can an MP be detained during a Parliament session? Yes, contrary to a common misconception, an MP can be arrested or detained while Parliament is in session. There is no legal requirement for the police to seek prior permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker or the Rajya Sabha Chairman before detaining an MP outside Parliament premises. Also read | 'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence However, that is only half the rule. Once an MP is arrested or detained, the concerned authority must immediately inform the Speaker or Chairman, giving details of the detention, the reasons and the place where the MP is being held. The presiding officer then communicates the information to the House, usually through a parliamentary bulletin. When is the Speaker's permission required? This is where many people get confused. Permission from the Speaker is required only if an arrest or detention takes place within the Parliament precincts. Outside Parliament, police do not need prior approval to act if they are exercising powers available under law. That distinction is central to the current debate because Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders were detained during a protest near Lok Kalyan Marg, not inside Parliament. What are parliamentary privileges? Parliamentary privileges are often misunderstood as legal immunity. However, they are not. The privileges granted to MPs by the Indian Constitution are intended to ensure that MPs can perform their legislative functions independently without outside interference. They primarily protect the freedom of speech inside Parliament, voting in the House, participation in parliamentary proceedings and committee work. Notably, they do not provide blanket immunity from criminal law or police action outside Parliament. Does parliamentary privilege extend to protests? Generally, no. Political rallies, marches and demonstrations outside Parliament are not covered by parliamentary privilege. Like any other citizen, MPs participating in public protests may be detained if police believe they are acting under powers available in law. The constitutional protection is linked to parliamentary functions, not political activity outside the House. Also read | 'Shocked the conscience of nation': Congress moves motion in Lok Sabha to force Dharmendra Pradhan's statement and resignation So was LoP Rahul Gandhi's detention legal? That depends on how the detention was carried out. The parliamentary rules make two things clear: Police can detain an MP outside Parliament without obtaining prior permission from the Speaker; They must inform the Speaker or Chairman immediately after the detention. Whether Delhi Police complied with those procedural requirements, and whether the detention itself was justified on law-and-order grounds, are separate questions that could become matters for parliamentary scrutiny or judicial review. The rules themselves do not automatically make the detention either legal or illegal. The Engineer Rashid case: Can an MP serve while in custody? The debate over Rahul Gandhi's detention is not the first time questions have been raised about an MP's legal status while Parliament is in session. One of the most prominent examples is Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency. Rashid has been lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019 after being arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with a 2017 terror-funding case. Notably, despite being in judicial custody, he contested and won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Baramulla, becoming one of the few sitting MPs to serve while incarcerated. Earlier this week, a Delhi court granted him custody parole to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament under police escort. During the ongoing session (on 21 July 2026), Rashid staged a symbolic barefoot protest and observed a one-day hunger strike inside the Lok Sabha, demanding a time-bound dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir, restoration of statehood, restoration of Article 370 and the release of political prisoners. Why does this matter? The RaGa and Engineer Rashid episodes highlight the balance that India's constitutional framework tries to maintain. On one hand, Members of Parliament are elected representatives who enjoy certain privileges to ensure Parliament functions independently. On the other, those privileges are not meant to place MPs above ordinary law enforcement when they are outside Parliament.

The detention of Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs has revived questions over parliamentary privilege. Does the Indian Constitution allow police to detain MPs without prior permission from the Speaker? WION Decodes.

Was Rahul Gandhi's detention during Parliament monsoon session illegal? What the law actually says | WION Decodes

The NEET protest has intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders joined students demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. MPs arrived in Parliament wearing black in protest while thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and sweeping changes to India's entrance examination system. Heavy security remains deployed as political tensions continue to rise.

NEET Protest Intensifies: Opposition MPs wear black, students demand education reforms

Protests demanding education reforms and action over NEET exam issues continue in New Delhi as opposition leaders and students intensify their demonstrations. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, joined a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, raising concerns over alleged exam paper leaks and the treatment of protesting students. Several opposition leaders were briefly detained by police and later released.

NEET protest escalates in Delhi | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during education reform protest

The NEET examination controversy has triggered fresh political confrontation in New Delhi as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and other opposition leaders staged protests demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. Several leaders were briefly detained after demonstrating outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the government's position, stating that the Centre is committed to discussing the NEET issue in Parliament while accusing the opposition of politicizing students' concerns. Here's everything you need to know about the latest developments in the nationwide education reform protests.

NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

Protests demanding education reforms intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, were briefly detained after marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The demonstrations centered on the NEET controversy, alleged exam paper leaks, and demands for accountability. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the opposition of politicizing student concerns, saying the government remains committed to addressing education issues in Parliament.

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi 

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday (Jul 21) criticised the detention of senior Congress leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying such action had no place in a democracy.The Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police after the Congress staged a protest near Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. They were released later in the day.<h2>'Absolutely wrong': Congress steps up attack over NEET row</h2>Speaking to ANI after the protest, Tharoor said the party was only raising issues affecting the public. "What happened is absolutely wrong. This should not happen in a democracy. We need to raise the issues and the demands of the public," he said.The protest comes amid mounting pressure from the Opposition over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination and growing demands for Pradhan's resignation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-had-no-interest-in-having-a-debate-lop-rahul-gandhi-demands-resignation-of-dharmendra-pradhan-amit-shah-1784660621757">LoP Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah</a>Congress MP and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore launched a sharp attack on the Education Minister, accusing him of failing to take responsibility for repeated examination paper leaks."152 paper leaks from 2014. Shameless Pradhan resign first. 93 NEET-linked student suicides since 2021. At least 13 dead in the 46 days after his own government's paper leak forced a re-test," Tagore posted on X.He further alleged that the minister had responded to demands for accountability with "a Sanskrit shloka on the glory of the Guru.""Pradhan, the blood of India's brightest is on this NEET-UG scam. Spare us the sermon. Resign," he said.<h2>Rahul, Priyanka among leaders detained</h2>Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several senior Congress leaders were taken into preventive detention after protesters attempted to march towards the Prime Minister's residence.Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other Opposition leaders were taken to Chhatrasal Stadium, from where they were later released. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi was detained at the Mandir Marg Police Station.Among those participating in the protest were Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, party leader Pawan Khera, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-congress-shamelessly-exploiting-students-as-political-tool-dharmendra-pradhan-on-protests-1784657063295">'Rahul Gandhi exploiting students as political tool': Dharmendra Pradhan</a><h2>Protest follows Wangchuk detention and July 20 Jantar Mantar chaos</h2>Tuesday's demonstration came a day after Delhi Police brutally cleared the Cockroach Janata Party's 'Sansad Chalo' protest at Jantar Mantar and shifted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital following a 21-day hunger strike over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.The Congress has sought to build on the momentum of the protests, accusing the Centre of failing to ensure accountability over alleged examination irregularities while demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders during a protest over the NEET-UG paper leak, calling the police action "absolutely wrong" and saying it had no place in a democracy.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday (Jul 21) criticised the detention of senior Congress leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying such action had no place in a democracy. The Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police after the Congress staged a protest near Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. They were released later in the day. 'Absolutely wrong': Congress steps up attack over NEET row Speaking to ANI after the protest, Tharoor said the party was only raising issues affecting the public. "What happened is absolutely wrong. This should not happen in a democracy. We need to raise the issues and the demands of the public," he said. The protest comes amid mounting pressure from the Opposition over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination and growing demands for Pradhan's resignation. Also read | LoP Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah Congress MP and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore launched a sharp attack on the Education Minister, accusing him of failing to take responsibility for repeated examination paper leaks. "152 paper leaks from 2014. Shameless Pradhan resign first. 93 NEET-linked student suicides since 2021. At least 13 dead in the 46 days after his own government's paper leak forced a re-test," Tagore posted on X. He further alleged that the minister had responded to demands for accountability with "a Sanskrit shloka on the glory of the Guru." "Pradhan, the blood of India's brightest is on this NEET-UG scam. Spare us the sermon. Resign," he said. Rahul, Priyanka among leaders detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several senior Congress leaders were taken into preventive detention after protesters attempted to march towards the Prime Minister's residence. Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other Opposition leaders were taken to Chhatrasal Stadium, from where they were later released. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi was detained at the Mandir Marg Police Station. Among those participating in the protest were Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, party leader Pawan Khera, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Also read | 'Rahul Gandhi exploiting students as political tool': Dharmendra Pradhan Protest follows Wangchuk detention and July 20 Jantar Mantar chaos Tuesday's demonstration came a day after Delhi Police brutally cleared the Cockroach Janata Party's 'Sansad Chalo' protest at Jantar Mantar and shifted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital following a 21-day hunger strike over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The Congress has sought to build on the momentum of the protests, accusing the Centre of failing to ensure accountability over alleged examination irregularities while demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders during a protest over the NEET-UG paper leak, calling the police action "absolutely wrong" and saying it had no place in a democracy.

'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence

A day after thousands of protesters hit the streets in India's capital seeking accountability from the government, protests are no longer limited to Jantar Mantar alone.&nbsp;As activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered day 24, a major political drama unfolded outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.&nbsp;Key Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, staged a dharna to seek justice for students.&nbsp;The government sent Union Minister Jitendra Singh to convince Rahul Gandhi to end the dharna, but his attempt was unsuccessful.&nbsp;Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also joined the protest. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and other senior leaders were subsequently detained and removed from the protest site by Delhi Police.&nbsp;The leaders were later released after being taken into custody. Rahul Gandhi was taken to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Akhilesh Yadav, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station.&nbsp;Singh claimed that Gandhi went back on his promise to end the dharna after the government agreed to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament.&nbsp;Instead, the Union Minister accused Gandhi of putting forth a fresh demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.&nbsp;Earlier, Gandhi appealed to all patriotic Indians to join his sit-in and openly called for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as well.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to meet protesters who were injured after clashes broke out between them and security forces on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-prepares-fresh-tariffs-as-10-global-levy-set-to-expire-on-july-24-1784648368866">Trump administration prepares fresh tariffs as 10% global levy set to expire on July 24</a>&nbsp;While the CJP accused Delhi Police of using brute force against peaceful protesters marching towards Parliament, police alleged that protesters attacked them with stones and other objects.&nbsp;According to Delhi Police, protesters deliberately violated prohibitory orders, attempted to breach barricades, vandalised 15 to 20 government vehicles and damaged public property.&nbsp;More than 118 police personnel and 60 protesters sustained injuries, while 70 protesters were detained. Five FIRs have been registered so far in connection with the violence.&nbsp;Union Health Minister JP Nadda also visited two hospitals to inquire about the condition of injured protesters and reviewed the medical facilities being provided to them.&nbsp;However, Prime Minister Modi addressed the issue of paper leaks at a meeting of MPs belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance.&nbsp;According to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Prime Minister called for collective national efforts to build a foolproof examination system.&nbsp;In another development, Sonam Wangchuk secured major relief from a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court.&nbsp;Hearing his wife Gitanjali Angmo's petition, the court ordered that he be shifted to Medanta Hospital, his preferred choice.&nbsp;The court also directed a team of doctors to constantly monitor his health condition and allowed Angmo unrestricted access to her husband.&nbsp;While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that Wangchuk should not be discharged against medical advice, the court refused to get into that aspect.&nbsp;Meanwhile, political leaders continued to extend support to the CJP protest.&nbsp;AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar.&nbsp;Speaking at a rally in Kolkata, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee also extended her support to the protesting students.&nbsp;Although Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla earlier in the day and sought a discussion on the injuries inflicted on protesters and the NEET issue, the Opposition accused the ruling party of stifling its voice, leading to Parliament being adjourned.&nbsp;This raises some key questions.&nbsp;Why isn't the government allowing a debate on issues concerning students? Why did it take this long for the Centre to start a dialogue? Calls for more accountability are growing.

Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders were detained and later released after staging a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, as Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 24th day amid growing protests over the NEET issue.

A day after thousands of protesters hit the streets in India's capital seeking accountability from the government, protests are no longer limited to Jantar Mantar alone. As activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered day 24, a major political drama unfolded outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Key Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, staged a dharna to seek justice for students. The government sent Union Minister Jitendra Singh to convince Rahul Gandhi to end the dharna, but his attempt was unsuccessful. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also joined the protest. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and other senior leaders were subsequently detained and removed from the protest site by Delhi Police. The leaders were later released after being taken into custody. Rahul Gandhi was taken to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Akhilesh Yadav, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station. Singh claimed that Gandhi went back on his promise to end the dharna after the government agreed to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament. Instead, the Union Minister accused Gandhi of putting forth a fresh demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Earlier, Gandhi appealed to all patriotic Indians to join his sit-in and openly called for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as well. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to meet protesters who were injured after clashes broke out between them and security forces on Monday. Also Read: Trump administration prepares fresh tariffs as 10% global levy set to expire on July 24 While the CJP accused Delhi Police of using brute force against peaceful protesters marching towards Parliament, police alleged that protesters attacked them with stones and other objects. According to Delhi Police, protesters deliberately violated prohibitory orders, attempted to breach barricades, vandalised 15 to 20 government vehicles and damaged public property. More than 118 police personnel and 60 protesters sustained injuries, while 70 protesters were detained. Five FIRs have been registered so far in connection with the violence. Union Health Minister JP Nadda also visited two hospitals to inquire about the condition of injured protesters and reviewed the medical facilities being provided to them. However, Prime Minister Modi addressed the issue of paper leaks at a meeting of MPs belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance. According to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Prime Minister called for collective national efforts to build a foolproof examination system. In another development, Sonam Wangchuk secured major relief from a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court. Hearing his wife Gitanjali Angmo's petition, the court ordered that he be shifted to Medanta Hospital, his preferred choice. The court also directed a team of doctors to constantly monitor his health condition and allowed Angmo unrestricted access to her husband. While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that Wangchuk should not be discharged against medical advice, the court refused to get into that aspect. Meanwhile, political leaders continued to extend support to the CJP protest. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar. Speaking at a rally in Kolkata, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee also extended her support to the protesting students. Although Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla earlier in the day and sought a discussion on the injuries inflicted on protesters and the NEET issue, the Opposition accused the ruling party of stifling its voice, leading to Parliament being adjourned. This raises some key questions. Why isn't the government allowing a debate on issues concerning students? Why did it take this long for the Centre to start a dialogue? Calls for more accountability are growing.

Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders were detained and later released after staging a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, as Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 24th day amid growing protests over the NEET issue.

Rahul Gandhi released after detention during dharna outside PM Modi's residence, Wangchuk's fast enters day 24

In a fresh escalation, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi along with other key Congress leaders were detained by the Delhi Police after they staged a dharna outside PM Modi's residence. This comes a day after thousands hit the streets of Delhi to seek justice for NEET students. As Sonam Wangchuk's fast entered day 24, the Delhi High Court directed him to be shifted to a hospital of his choice.


Rahul Gandhi detained for dharna outside PM's residence, Wangchuk's fast enters day 24

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released hours after they were taken into custody by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters.&nbsp;The BJP strongly criticised the Congress leaders' protest, with party president Nitin Nabin condemning Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the Prime Minister's residence.&nbsp;"Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the PM's residence was certainly unfortunate. It is a black day in the history of Indian politics," said BJP chief Nitin Nabin.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-detained-during-sit-in-outside-prime-minister-residence-1784640947559">Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence</a>&nbsp;After her release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament.&nbsp;“When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added.&nbsp;The Congress also reiterated its demands shortly after the senior leaders were released, accusing the Modi government of police brutality and describing its actions as "anti-democratic".&nbsp;In a post on X, the Congress listed its demands, saying, "Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. The FIRs filed against students following yesterday's protest must be withdrawn immediately"."A concrete discussion on the exam paper leak must be held in," it added.&nbsp;Delhi Police detained 70 people on July 20 after violence broke out during the CJP protest. Police arrested them for allegedly disturbing public order and released them on bail on Tuesday.&nbsp;Police have so far registered six FIRs in connection with the clashes and vandalism during the protest.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused the Congress of hijacking the student movement and colluding with the ruling BJP.&nbsp;"Also very interesting: the same Delhi Police that was not allowing CJP to move even 100 metres towards Parliament, allowed Rahul Gandhi to reach right outside PM Residence!&nbsp;Do we need any more evidence that Congress-BJP is one unit?," former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others were released after being detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Delhi Police released 70 protesters detained during the CJP march.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released hours after they were taken into custody by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters. The BJP strongly criticised the Congress leaders' protest, with party president Nitin Nabin condemning Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the Prime Minister's residence. "Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the PM's residence was certainly unfortunate. It is a black day in the history of Indian politics," said BJP chief Nitin Nabin. Also Read: Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence After her release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament. “When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added. The Congress also reiterated its demands shortly after the senior leaders were released, accusing the Modi government of police brutality and describing its actions as "anti-democratic". In a post on X, the Congress listed its demands, saying, "Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. The FIRs filed against students following yesterday's protest must be withdrawn immediately". "A concrete discussion on the exam paper leak must be held in," it added. Delhi Police detained 70 people on July 20 after violence broke out during the CJP protest. Police arrested them for allegedly disturbing public order and released them on bail on Tuesday. Police have so far registered six FIRs in connection with the clashes and vandalism during the protest. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused the Congress of hijacking the student movement and colluding with the ruling BJP. "Also very interesting: the same Delhi Police that was not allowing CJP to move even 100 metres towards Parliament, allowed Rahul Gandhi to reach right outside PM Residence! Do we need any more evidence that Congress-BJP is one unit?," former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others were released after being detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Delhi Police released 70 protesters detained during the CJP march.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after detention outside PM's residence, vow to fight on

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, protested outside the Prime Minister’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of PM Narendra Modi over the police action against students protesting on the NEET paper leak issue.


Rahul Gandhi’s protest outside PM Modi’s residence, demands accountability on paper leak

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were forcibly removed from a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday after they refused to end the demonstration.&nbsp;The Congress leaders were protesting against the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier. They were also demanding accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.&nbsp;While being detained by Delhi Police, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “They are cowards. They are scared. We are not scared of them. They are scared of us.”&nbsp;Several other Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police dispersed the demonstrators.&nbsp;The development came after Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi during the Congress protest at Lok Kalyan Marg. Singh later accused the Congress leader of going back on his word and called his conduct "unfortunate and contrary to every norm of democracy".

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<h2>Jitendra Singh says Rahul Gandhi changed demands</h2>In a post on X, Singh said Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, suddenly began a sit-in near Akbar Road along with their supporters.&nbsp;The minister said the government sent him and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to speak with the leaders, considering their seniority. He said he requested Rahul Gandhi to end the protest as the location was not meant for demonstrations and the sit-in was causing inconvenience to the public.&nbsp;According to Singh, Rahul Gandhi initially demanded that Parliament discuss all issues related to NEET and the associated agitation. He allegedly said he would immediately end the protest if the government agreed to the demand.&nbsp;"Within a few moments, after taking permission from the government's top leadership, Shri Rahul Gandhi was assured that his demand has been accepted, and the government is ready to discuss in Parliament all issues related to NEET and the associated movement," the Union Minister said.Singh claimed that Rahul Gandhi later added another demand, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.&nbsp;"When this information was conveyed to Shri Rahul Gandhi, he said that he would not agree to this alone but also sought assurance for the resignation of the Union Education Minister," he added. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over police action against protesters during their march to Parliament. He urged people who believe in justice for students to join the Congress protest near the Prime Minister's residence.&nbsp;"An attack on students is an attack on every Indian family. PM Modi believes he can get away without answers, without consequences. He cannot. Not this time. I appeal to every patriotic Indian who believes our students deserve justice - join us in a dharna in front of the Prime Minister's residence. The voice of India's students will not be ignored," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi Police during a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused the Congress leader of changing his demands over the NEET issue.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were forcibly removed from a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday after they refused to end the demonstration. The Congress leaders were protesting against the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier. They were also demanding accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While being detained by Delhi Police, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “They are cowards. They are scared. We are not scared of them. They are scared of us.” Several other Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police dispersed the demonstrators. The development came after Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi during the Congress protest at Lok Kalyan Marg. Singh later accused the Congress leader of going back on his word and called his conduct "unfortunate and contrary to every norm of democracy".

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi Police during a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused the Congress leader of changing his demands over the NEET issue.

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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 17) launched a sharp attack on the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, alleging that India’s education system has reached a stage where leaked question papers are being sold at fixed prices and advanced technology is being misused to manipulate recruitment and entrance exams.Addressing the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ rally in Dehradun, Gandhi claimed that paper leaks have become “institutionalised” and that honest students are suffering because of a system that benefits a select few. During his speech, he displayed a series of graphics to highlight what he described as the scale of the problem.One of the graphics, titled “Paper Ka Rate”, showed alleged prices of leaked examination papers. Gandhi listed alleged prices of leaked papers such as NEET UG 2026 for Rs 40 lakhs, IIT-JEE 2021 and Uttarakhand Patwari 2025 for Rs 15 lakhs, Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2024 for Rs 10 lakhs and Odisha Police Sub-Inspector 2025 for Rs 25 lakhs.“If you have crores, you can select from a menu card of paper leaks,” Gandhi claimed, alleging that sophisticated technology was being used to compromise the examination process.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rs-5-lakh-for-neet-questions-cbi-uncovers-conspiracy-behind-paper-leak-1784186292410">Rs 5 lakh for NEET questions: CBI uncovers conspiracy behind paper leak</a>The Congress leader said students face four major injustices – the rising cost of education, limited opportunities, intense competition and the recurring issue of paper leaks. He alleged that the education system has reached a point where “paper leaks have become the norm”.Gandhi also presented a graphic titled “Paper Leak Epidemic”, claiming that millions of students have been affected by hundreds of alleged paper leak cases, while questioning the lack of convictions.Targeting the entire examination ecosystem, Gandhi alleged that multiple layers, including exam agencies, vendors, printers, paper setters, transporters, coaching centres and examination centres, need accountability. He claimed that a small group exploiting the system harms the majority of honest students.Calling for immediate measures, Gandhi demanded compensation and protection for students affected by paper leaks, along with fresh examinations wherever required. He urged the government to move towards a “student-centric” examination model with secure question banks and randomised papers. Gandhi said India needs to replace the current system with a technology-driven 21st-century framework. He also appealed for political consensus to end paper leaks, saying the issue should not become a matter of partisan politics. &nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of allowing paper leaks to become institutionalised, claiming leaked exam papers are sold for lakhs. He demanded secure, student-centric reforms to fix India’s exam system.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (Jul 17) launched a sharp attack on the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, alleging that India’s education system has reached a stage where leaked question papers are being sold at fixed prices and advanced technology is being misused to manipulate recruitment and entrance exams. Addressing the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ rally in Dehradun, Gandhi claimed that paper leaks have become “institutionalised” and that honest students are suffering because of a system that benefits a select few. During his speech, he displayed a series of graphics to highlight what he described as the scale of the problem. One of the graphics, titled “Paper Ka Rate”, showed alleged prices of leaked examination papers. Gandhi listed alleged prices of leaked papers such as NEET UG 2026 for Rs 40 lakhs, IIT-JEE 2021 and Uttarakhand Patwari 2025 for Rs 15 lakhs, Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2024 for Rs 10 lakhs and Odisha Police Sub-Inspector 2025 for Rs 25 lakhs. “If you have crores, you can select from a menu card of paper leaks,” Gandhi claimed, alleging that sophisticated technology was being used to compromise the examination process. Also read | Rs 5 lakh for NEET questions: CBI uncovers conspiracy behind paper leak The Congress leader said students face four major injustices – the rising cost of education, limited opportunities, intense competition and the recurring issue of paper leaks. He alleged that the education system has reached a point where “paper leaks have become the norm”. Gandhi also presented a graphic titled “Paper Leak Epidemic”, claiming that millions of students have been affected by hundreds of alleged paper leak cases, while questioning the lack of convictions. Targeting the entire examination ecosystem, Gandhi alleged that multiple layers, including exam agencies, vendors, printers, paper setters, transporters, coaching centres and examination centres, need accountability. He claimed that a small group exploiting the system harms the majority of honest students. Calling for immediate measures, Gandhi demanded compensation and protection for students affected by paper leaks, along with fresh examinations wherever required. He urged the government to move towards a “student-centric” examination model with secure question banks and randomised papers. Gandhi said India needs to replace the current system with a technology-driven 21st-century framework. He also appealed for political consensus to end paper leaks, saying the issue should not become a matter of partisan politics.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of allowing paper leaks to become institutionalised, claiming leaked exam papers are sold for lakhs. He demanded secure, student-centric reforms to fix India’s exam system.

‘Menu card of paper leaks’: Rahul Gandhi claims NEET question paper being sold for Rs 40 lakhs

Youth Congress workers in Varanasi, on the 56th Birthday of the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, put up a poster depicting Rahul Gandhi in attire resembling that of Hindu deities with the Constitution of India in one hand and a battleaxe in the other hand. They carried out some rituals and chants along with pouring milk and flower petals on the portrait of Rahul Gandhi standing in knee-deep water of the Ganga River.&nbsp;BJP supporters on social media targeted the Congress leader over the depiction, calling it a lookalike of Parshuram and accused of “mockery and blasphemy”. "How can these Congress workers portray Rahul Gandhi as Parashurama? It's nothing short of blasphemy. They should be booked for hurting religious sentiments," said one BJP supporter. “Dieties are sacred and should never be used for political glorification or personality cults. After Hindu terror, mocking Sanatan, questioning Prabhu Ram's existence, now this! What a shame. This has become a pattern !! Will Rahul Gandhi apologise? Is he Bhagwan? Is he above crores of Hindus ?” said another user.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-poll-trump-netanyahu-us-iran-talks-1781858555237">Only 11% of Israelis believe Israel won war with Iran and only 13% trust Trump</a><h2>Deification of Indian political leaders</h2>The deification of political leaders in India is not a recent phenomenon. BJP, which is traditionally the Hindu nationalist party have been accused of depicting its leaders as reincarnations of gods. During the 2014 elections, a chant became popular, which was “Har Har Modi”. In a similar occurrence during the inauguration of Ram Mandir, a larger-than-life figure of Narendra Modi was shown walking with a child-like depiction of Lord Ram guiding him towards Ram Mandir. Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel has publicly declared Modi as Avatari Purush sent to end the cultural despair of Hindu. Congress, which calls itself a secular socialist party, follows the BJP closely. &nbsp;There is a temple dedicated to the deceased Indira Gandhi in central India, and worship there continued at least till 2017. There had been references to goddess Durga by party workers with both Indira Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Indian society, even though excelling at science and technology, has elements of dogmatism, which many social scientists call localised religion. The Prime Minister of India, during the 2024 election campaign, in a highly publicised interview, said that he did not consider himself born through the standard biological process following his mother's death. &nbsp;It reflects the social fabric of India, where the boundary between sacred and secular is fluid and is usually blurred by political leaders for electoral ambitions and their sycophant followers to gain favour from those leaders.

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A Rahul Gandhi birthday celebration in Varanasi has triggered controversy after Youth Congress workers depicted him in attire resembling a Hindu deity. BJP supporters accused Congress of hurting religious sentiments, reigniting debate over the deification of political leaders in India.

Youth Congress workers in Varanasi, on the 56th Birthday of the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, put up a poster depicting Rahul Gandhi in attire resembling that of Hindu deities with the Constitution of India in one hand and a battleaxe in the other hand. They carried out some rituals and chants along with pouring milk and flower petals on the portrait of Rahul Gandhi standing in knee-deep water of the Ganga River. BJP supporters on social media targeted the Congress leader over the depiction, calling it a lookalike of Parshuram and accused of “mockery and blasphemy”. "How can these Congress workers portray Rahul Gandhi as Parashurama? It's nothing short of blasphemy. They should be booked for hurting religious sentiments," said one BJP supporter. “Dieties are sacred and should never be used for political glorification or personality cults. After Hindu terror, mocking Sanatan, questioning Prabhu Ram's existence, now this! What a shame. This has become a pattern !! Will Rahul Gandhi apologise? Is he Bhagwan? Is he above crores of Hindus ?” said another user. Also Read: Only 11% of Israelis believe Israel won war with Iran and only 13% trust Trump Deification of Indian political leaders The deification of political leaders in India is not a recent phenomenon. BJP, which is traditionally the Hindu nationalist party have been accused of depicting its leaders as reincarnations of gods. During the 2014 elections, a chant became popular, which was “Har Har Modi”. In a similar occurrence during the inauguration of Ram Mandir, a larger-than-life figure of Narendra Modi was shown walking with a child-like depiction of Lord Ram guiding him towards Ram Mandir. Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel has publicly declared Modi as Avatari Purush sent to end the cultural despair of Hindu. Congress, which calls itself a secular socialist party, follows the BJP closely. There is a temple dedicated to the deceased Indira Gandhi in central India, and worship there continued at least till 2017. There had been references to goddess Durga by party workers with both Indira Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Indian society, even though excelling at science and technology, has elements of dogmatism, which many social scientists call localised religion. The Prime Minister of India, during the 2024 election campaign, in a highly publicised interview, said that he did not consider himself born through the standard biological process following his mother's death. It reflects the social fabric of India, where the boundary between sacred and secular is fluid and is usually blurred by political leaders for electoral ambitions and their sycophant followers to gain favour from those leaders.

A Rahul Gandhi birthday celebration in Varanasi has triggered controversy after Youth Congress workers depicted him in attire resembling a Hindu deity. BJP supporters accused Congress of hurting religious sentiments, reigniting debate over the deification of political leaders in India.

Rahul Gandhi depicted in deity-like attire by Youth Congress workers triggers controversy

Tamil Nadu’s erstwhile ruling party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, mocking the Congress leader as “a joke” and calling him “politically immature” while also accusing him of “weakening” the opposition alliance. The DMK attack follows the split in its years-old alliance with the Congress party after the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, when the INC announced an alliance with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).&nbsp;DMK alleged in its official mouthpiece Murasoli that the Congress seeks the support of its allies during national parliamentary elections, but it works to undermine them during state-level assembly polls.“In state after state where assembly elections are held, Congress has done everything possible to prevent fellow INDIA bloc partners from coming to power. Yet, when parliamentary elections arrive, it seeks their support in the name of fighting the BJP,” the mouthpiece said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-foiled-plot-to-attack-sunday-s-ufc-event-at-white-house-with-explosive-drones-says-kash-patel-1781613184332">FBI foiled plot to attack Sunday’s UFC event at White House with explosive drones, says Kash Patel</a><h2>‘Congress jumped ship the minute they saw a shiny new toy’</h2>&nbsp;In a simultaneous attack, the DMK’s IT said in a post on X that the Congress “jumped ship the minute they saw a shiny new toy.”“We carried the INC on our shoulders when they were fighting for their political survival, only for them to jump ship the second they saw a shiny new toy. It just proves that the “brother” hasn’t grown up at all; he’s still a massive joke.”&nbsp;“Don’t come running back to us when the tide turns. Good luck surviving!” the DMK IT cell added.&nbsp;Murasoli also took exception to Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks following the INDIA bloc meeting and alleged that it was the Congress leader himself who had contributed to divisions among opposition parties.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-focus-now-on-ukraine-do-whatever-i-can-says-trump-at-g7-summit-1781608500726">‘Will focus now on Ukraine, do whatever I can,’ says Trump at G7 Summit</a><h2>‘Rahul Gandhi is now lecturing, but who weakened unity in various states’</h2>&nbsp;Murasoli accused Rahul Gandhi of preaching opposition unity while allegedly undermining it. Referring to his comments on coalition partners, the editorial said, “Rahul Gandhi is lecturing on unity. But who weakened that unity in various states?”&nbsp;The attacks came after a major political realignment in Tamil Nadu as the Congress, which won five Assembly seats as part of the DMK-led alliance in the 2026 Assembly elections, quit and joined the Vijay-led TVK government as a coalition partner.The DMK recently boycotted an INDIA bloc meeting, saying it would not participate in a meeting convened by Congress, though it would continue to support issues raised by other opposition parties in the alliance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-summit-2026-what-would-success-look-like-in-vian-amid-turbulent-times-1781524196880">G7 Summit 2026: What would success look like in Évian amid turbulent times?</a>&nbsp;The editorial also referred to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism by Left parties in Kerala. It recalled that Communist leaders had strongly objected when during election campaigns, Rahul Gandhi demanded the arrest of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and accused the Left Democratic Front government of having a secret understanding with the BJP.&nbsp;Rahul’s attacks prompted Left leaders to question whether Congress was more interested in targeting its allies than taking on the BJP.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Rahul’s political approach repeatedly created friction in opposition alliance’</h2>&nbsp;The editorial argued that Rahul Gandhi’s political approach had repeatedly created friction within the opposition alliance.It also mocked Rahul Gandhi’s recent assurances to alliance partners, asking whether such promises would be trusted after the Congress’ conduct in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;Murasoli blamed Rahul Gandhi’s “political immaturity” and lack of consistency for the growing friction within the INDIA bloc and said that opposition parties are now increasingly directing their criticism at Congress rather than the BJP.&nbsp;However, Congress sources rejected the allegations, maintaining that the party had acted in accordance with the people’s verdict in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;“The Congress respected the people’s mandate in Tamil Nadu,” a party source said, dismissing suggestions that the party had undermined either the DMK or the INDIA bloc.

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli blamed Rahul Gandhi’s “political immaturity” and lack of consistency for the growing friction within the INDIA bloc and said that opposition parties are now increasingly directing their criticism at Congress rather than the BJP.

Tamil Nadu’s erstwhile ruling party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, mocking the Congress leader as “a joke” and calling him “politically immature” while also accusing him of “weakening” the opposition alliance. The DMK attack follows the split in its years-old alliance with the Congress party after the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, when the INC announced an alliance with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). DMK alleged in its official mouthpiece Murasoli that the Congress seeks the support of its allies during national parliamentary elections, but it works to undermine them during state-level assembly polls. “In state after state where assembly elections are held, Congress has done everything possible to prevent fellow INDIA bloc partners from coming to power. Yet, when parliamentary elections arrive, it seeks their support in the name of fighting the BJP,” the mouthpiece said. Also Read: FBI foiled plot to attack Sunday’s UFC event at White House with explosive drones, says Kash Patel ‘Congress jumped ship the minute they saw a shiny new toy’ In a simultaneous attack, the DMK’s IT said in a post on X that the Congress “jumped ship the minute they saw a shiny new toy.” “We carried the INC on our shoulders when they were fighting for their political survival, only for them to jump ship the second they saw a shiny new toy. It just proves that the “brother” hasn’t grown up at all; he’s still a massive joke.” “Don’t come running back to us when the tide turns. Good luck surviving!” the DMK IT cell added. Murasoli also took exception to Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks following the INDIA bloc meeting and alleged that it was the Congress leader himself who had contributed to divisions among opposition parties. Also Read: ‘Will focus now on Ukraine, do whatever I can,’ says Trump at G7 Summit ‘Rahul Gandhi is now lecturing, but who weakened unity in various states’ Murasoli accused Rahul Gandhi of preaching opposition unity while allegedly undermining it. Referring to his comments on coalition partners, the editorial said, “Rahul Gandhi is lecturing on unity. But who weakened that unity in various states?” The attacks came after a major political realignment in Tamil Nadu as the Congress, which won five Assembly seats as part of the DMK-led alliance in the 2026 Assembly elections, quit and joined the Vijay-led TVK government as a coalition partner. The DMK recently boycotted an INDIA bloc meeting, saying it would not participate in a meeting convened by Congress, though it would continue to support issues raised by other opposition parties in the alliance. Also Read: G7 Summit 2026: What would success look like in Évian amid turbulent times? The editorial also referred to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism by Left parties in Kerala. It recalled that Communist leaders had strongly objected when during election campaigns, Rahul Gandhi demanded the arrest of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and accused the Left Democratic Front government of having a secret understanding with the BJP. Rahul’s attacks prompted Left leaders to question whether Congress was more interested in targeting its allies than taking on the BJP. ‘Rahul’s political approach repeatedly created friction in opposition alliance’ The editorial argued that Rahul Gandhi’s political approach had repeatedly created friction within the opposition alliance. It also mocked Rahul Gandhi’s recent assurances to alliance partners, asking whether such promises would be trusted after the Congress’ conduct in Tamil Nadu. Murasoli blamed Rahul Gandhi’s “political immaturity” and lack of consistency for the growing friction within the INDIA bloc and said that opposition parties are now increasingly directing their criticism at Congress rather than the BJP. However, Congress sources rejected the allegations, maintaining that the party had acted in accordance with the people’s verdict in Tamil Nadu. “The Congress respected the people’s mandate in Tamil Nadu,” a party source said, dismissing suggestions that the party had undermined either the DMK or the INDIA bloc.

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli blamed Rahul Gandhi’s “political immaturity” and lack of consistency for the growing friction within the INDIA bloc and said that opposition parties are now increasingly directing their criticism at Congress rather than the BJP.

‘A joke, politically immature’: DMK blames Rahul Gandhi for split with Congress, weakening opposition

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on US military strike on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian seafarers has triggered a backlash in India. Rubio defended the attack without showing any condolences or remorse for the Indian lives lost in the attack. In a statement, Rubio said that “all security should immediately comply with orders from the US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the strait”. India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US chargé d’affaires twice within three days to protest the deaths and demand accountability. Though the statement from the US lacked any acknowledgement of Indian lives lost.&nbsp;Opposition MP Sashi Tharoor called it “ deeply insensitive”. He said he was deeply “shocked” and asked whether targeting the propulsion or steering system could have been a more proportional response instead of killing Indians. “Practically every merchant ship navigating these crucial waters has an Indian crew on board. Are they all considered fair game for US missiles now?” wrote Tharoor in a post on social media platform X.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-birthday-gift-for-trump-us-iran-deal-friday-israel-jeopardises-agreement-1781510773241">How Washington plans to embed Israel into America's defence and intelligence ecosystem</a>Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi went further. He called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence, labelling him a “compromised PM” and “an obedient servant” to Washington. Rahul Gandhi further raised the case of Indian sailor Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died due to medical complications aboard MT Celestial docked at Duqm Port in Oman, and urged the government to expedite the repatriation of his mortal remains.He criticised Modi's lack of public statement, asserting that "a free country would never tolerate such language". He accused Modi of failing to protect Indian citizens and the country's "national dignity".&nbsp;Senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the government's response as “shameful”, suggesting that India must assert itself against foreign high-handedness. Congress President Malikarjun Kharge said that “Indian lives cannot be treated as an afterthought in matters of foreign policy,” adding that “silence is not a substitute for accountability.”Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Modi not only signed away the future of Indian farmers in a deal which “saw the Modi Government unilaterally make enormous concessions” but also promised to purchase approximately $500 billion worth of American goods over the next five years. He claimed that countries like Malaysia had made their trade agreement with the US null and void following the US Supreme Court decision. He urged New Delhi to postpone the visit of the US Trade Representative, in light of the US Supreme Court decision, the recent US attacks on Indians commercial vessels and the lack of remorse from Marco Rubio's statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor and other opposition leaders have targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended a US strike that killed three Indian seafarers without expressing condolences.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on US military strike on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian seafarers has triggered a backlash in India. Rubio defended the attack without showing any condolences or remorse for the Indian lives lost in the attack. In a statement, Rubio said that “all security should immediately comply with orders from the US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the strait”. India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US chargé d’affaires twice within three days to protest the deaths and demand accountability. Though the statement from the US lacked any acknowledgement of Indian lives lost. Opposition MP Sashi Tharoor called it “ deeply insensitive”. He said he was deeply “shocked” and asked whether targeting the propulsion or steering system could have been a more proportional response instead of killing Indians. “Practically every merchant ship navigating these crucial waters has an Indian crew on board. Are they all considered fair game for US missiles now?” wrote Tharoor in a post on social media platform X. Also Read: How Washington plans to embed Israel into America's defence and intelligence ecosystem Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi went further. He called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence, labelling him a “compromised PM” and “an obedient servant” to Washington. Rahul Gandhi further raised the case of Indian sailor Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died due to medical complications aboard MT Celestial docked at Duqm Port in Oman, and urged the government to expedite the repatriation of his mortal remains. He criticised Modi's lack of public statement, asserting that "a free country would never tolerate such language". He accused Modi of failing to protect Indian citizens and the country's "national dignity". Senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the government's response as “shameful”, suggesting that India must assert itself against foreign high-handedness. Congress President Malikarjun Kharge said that “Indian lives cannot be treated as an afterthought in matters of foreign policy,” adding that “silence is not a substitute for accountability.” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Modi not only signed away the future of Indian farmers in a deal which “saw the Modi Government unilaterally make enormous concessions” but also promised to purchase approximately $500 billion worth of American goods over the next five years. He claimed that countries like Malaysia had made their trade agreement with the US null and void following the US Supreme Court decision. He urged New Delhi to postpone the visit of the US Trade Representative, in light of the US Supreme Court decision, the recent US attacks on Indians commercial vessels and the lack of remorse from Marco Rubio's statement.

Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor and other opposition leaders have targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended a US strike that killed three Indian seafarers without expressing condolences.

Marco Rubio's response to deaths of Indian sailors sparks backlash, opposition targets Modi's silence

Prominent historian Ramachandra Guha's column on Rahul Gandhi has created a stir in the intellectual community in New Delhi. He questioned the credibility of Rahul Gandhi to lead the decade-old party of India and his credentials to lead the country in scenarios like the West Asia war and oil crisis. This is significant because Guha, widely regarded as a Gandhian in his intellectual DNA and who spent years critiquing Hindu Nationalism, argues that the Gandhi family is helping Narendra Modi consolidate power. Guha argues that Congress, which held government in fourteen states in 2013, has now been reduced to merely 5 in 2026, and three successive general election defeats pile on the dismal performance of Rahul Gandhi as the leading face of the party. The BJP gleefully amplified the opinion, Shashi Tharoor pushed back with a comparison to Barack Obama, who also lacked any administrative experience prior to holding the most important office of the United States.<h2>Is the Gandhi family an asset or a liability?</h2>While Guha considers Rahul Gandhi to be an amiable personality. He claims that the Congress party has been plagued by utter hubris. He argued that while Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was a genuine political achievement, it rebuilt his credibility and humanised him, demonstrating an ability to connect with ordinary Indians, which he had earlier failed to galvanise. The significant improvement in Congress tally from 52 to 99 seats showed there was momentum. Then came the fielding of Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad, which reversed the perception that the Congress party was larger than a family enterprise. The moment it was coming out of the dynastic label, Rahul won both Wayanad and Rae Bareli in the 2024 elections and vacated the safer Wayanad seat and gifted it to his sibling. Priyanka entered parliament for the first time, winning Wayanad.&nbsp;But this is not merely about one constituency decision. Leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sharma, Ghulam Nabi Azad, people who could have held power centres regionally, became chief ministers, cultivated a new generation of leaders, were either sidelined or left disenchanted by the ceiling of the Gandhi family. In Congress, loyalty becomes the primary currency, beyond competence and ambition, which can be threatening to the elites. The G-23 letter by the rebel group in 2020, featuring leaders like Gulam Nabi Azad, Kapil Sibal, Shahshi Tharoor, Raj Babbar, and Bupinder Singh Hooda, sheds light on the inner turmoil and demand for structural reform. Many of whom have either been sidelined or defected to BJP. It shows the lack of internal democracy; further, Rahul Gandhi's relationship with power makes it a paradoxical situation. He denies the accountability of becoming a President, but effectively has final say on every decision, thus creating a power vacuum where there is authority without accountability.&nbsp;<h2>Where Guha gets it wrong?</h2>Guha gets the whole argument one-sided; he fails to acknowledge that the Congress party is not functional in isolation. It is a microsystem that exists within a broader, political and institutional framework of India. Which Tharoor aptly points out. Even if the Obama comparison does not fit the analogy, the premise is widely accurate. Rahul Gandhi is not fighting on a level playing field. We have seen the largest erosion of democratic institutions in India, from the ED, CBI, Election Commission, to the media. Every institution has become an organ of the ruling party's organism, adding to that the huge corporate financing that funnels to the ruling party. &nbsp;Evaluating Gandhi and Congress's dismal performance without considering the uneven playing field will be like a race between a disabled person and an able-bodied athlete. Further, the increase in Congress's vote share in the 2024 election complicates Guha's narrative. While ninety-nine seats are not a remarkable achievement, it shows an uptick in Congress's vote share.Guha's narrative shares two contrarian ideas: the Gandhi family is so strong that it is not allowing a meaningful alternative to the ruling BJP, while it is utterly politically ineffective. This is a passionate argument for a supposed utopia when a reformed, democratised, reinvigorated Congress will exist independent of Gandhi. But Congress is not a single party in an organisational sense, it's a coalition of hundreds of regional caste groups, local strongmen, interest groups and local networks who share a legacy loyalty to the Gandhi surname. A version of Congress did not historically exist where there was no Gandhi, and it may never exist. This is perhaps the legacy of the institutional wreckage of Indira Gandhi's centralisation of power, where loyalty to the party meant loyalty to the Gandhis. Without Gandhi, the party could be reduced to multiple self-interest groups without any adhesive ideals and ideas. A version may painfully emerge without Gandhi, but it will be a fatal transition, till then some other party might consolidate, and the Congress might not survive.&nbsp;

Historian Ramachandra Guha's critique of Rahul Gandhi has reignited debate over whether the Gandhi family remains Congress's greatest strength or its biggest obstacle in challenging the BJP.

Prominent historian Ramachandra Guha's column on Rahul Gandhi has created a stir in the intellectual community in New Delhi. He questioned the credibility of Rahul Gandhi to lead the decade-old party of India and his credentials to lead the country in scenarios like the West Asia war and oil crisis. This is significant because Guha, widely regarded as a Gandhian in his intellectual DNA and who spent years critiquing Hindu Nationalism, argues that the Gandhi family is helping Narendra Modi consolidate power. Guha argues that Congress, which held government in fourteen states in 2013, has now been reduced to merely 5 in 2026, and three successive general election defeats pile on the dismal performance of Rahul Gandhi as the leading face of the party. The BJP gleefully amplified the opinion, Shashi Tharoor pushed back with a comparison to Barack Obama, who also lacked any administrative experience prior to holding the most important office of the United States. Is the Gandhi family an asset or a liability? While Guha considers Rahul Gandhi to be an amiable personality. He claims that the Congress party has been plagued by utter hubris. He argued that while Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was a genuine political achievement, it rebuilt his credibility and humanised him, demonstrating an ability to connect with ordinary Indians, which he had earlier failed to galvanise. The significant improvement in Congress tally from 52 to 99 seats showed there was momentum. Then came the fielding of Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad, which reversed the perception that the Congress party was larger than a family enterprise. The moment it was coming out of the dynastic label, Rahul won both Wayanad and Rae Bareli in the 2024 elections and vacated the safer Wayanad seat and gifted it to his sibling. Priyanka entered parliament for the first time, winning Wayanad. But this is not merely about one constituency decision. Leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sharma, Ghulam Nabi Azad, people who could have held power centres regionally, became chief ministers, cultivated a new generation of leaders, were either sidelined or left disenchanted by the ceiling of the Gandhi family. In Congress, loyalty becomes the primary currency, beyond competence and ambition, which can be threatening to the elites. The G-23 letter by the rebel group in 2020, featuring leaders like Gulam Nabi Azad, Kapil Sibal, Shahshi Tharoor, Raj Babbar, and Bupinder Singh Hooda, sheds light on the inner turmoil and demand for structural reform. Many of whom have either been sidelined or defected to BJP. It shows the lack of internal democracy; further, Rahul Gandhi's relationship with power makes it a paradoxical situation. He denies the accountability of becoming a President, but effectively has final say on every decision, thus creating a power vacuum where there is authority without accountability. Where Guha gets it wrong? Guha gets the whole argument one-sided; he fails to acknowledge that the Congress party is not functional in isolation. It is a microsystem that exists within a broader, political and institutional framework of India. Which Tharoor aptly points out. Even if the Obama comparison does not fit the analogy, the premise is widely accurate. Rahul Gandhi is not fighting on a level playing field. We have seen the largest erosion of democratic institutions in India, from the ED, CBI, Election Commission, to the media. Every institution has become an organ of the ruling party's organism, adding to that the huge corporate financing that funnels to the ruling party. Evaluating Gandhi and Congress's dismal performance without considering the uneven playing field will be like a race between a disabled person and an able-bodied athlete. Further, the increase in Congress's vote share in the 2024 election complicates Guha's narrative. While ninety-nine seats are not a remarkable achievement, it shows an uptick in Congress's vote share. Guha's narrative shares two contrarian ideas: the Gandhi family is so strong that it is not allowing a meaningful alternative to the ruling BJP, while it is utterly politically ineffective. This is a passionate argument for a supposed utopia when a reformed, democratised, reinvigorated Congress will exist independent of Gandhi. But Congress is not a single party in an organisational sense, it's a coalition of hundreds of regional caste groups, local strongmen, interest groups and local networks who share a legacy loyalty to the Gandhi surname. A version of Congress did not historically exist where there was no Gandhi, and it may never exist. This is perhaps the legacy of the institutional wreckage of Indira Gandhi's centralisation of power, where loyalty to the party meant loyalty to the Gandhis. Without Gandhi, the party could be reduced to multiple self-interest groups without any adhesive ideals and ideas. A version may painfully emerge without Gandhi, but it will be a fatal transition, till then some other party might consolidate, and the Congress might not survive.

Historian Ramachandra Guha's critique of Rahul Gandhi has reignited debate over whether the Gandhi family remains Congress's greatest strength or its biggest obstacle in challenging the BJP.

Is the Gandhi family holding Congress together or holding it back?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his statement that India was heading towards an “economic tsunami”, and an atmosphere of internal rebellion is building in the country under which the Centre "could impose an Emergency to suppress people's anger".&nbsp;BJP leader Amit Malviya accused the Congress leader of engaging in “fear mongering” with his statements.&nbsp;Taking to X he questioned Gandhi, &nbsp;"Why is the economy continuing to show resilience despite elevated crude prices, conflict in West Asia, supply-chain disruptions, global financial tightening and persistent geopolitical uncertainty?"&nbsp;"The reality is exactly the opposite. India is facing an external shock, but India is not defenceless. The shock absorbers have not been removed. They have been built over the last decade," he further wrote.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/isi-using-ogws-to-penetrate-mainstream-politics-in-j-k-security-agencies-warn-1780571773109">ISI using OGWs to penetrate mainstream politics in J&amp;K, security agencies warn</a>&nbsp;Malviya cited several economic indicators to counter Rahul's claims.&nbsp;"Between 2011 and 2013, the rupee plunged by 36%. Forex reserves declined from around $294 billion in July 2011 to approximately $256 billion in August 2013," he pointed out. "Inflation averaged 8.2% during FY04-FY14 and remained in double digits for much of FY10-FY14,' Malviya wrote.&nbsp;Further urging Rahul Gandhi to "stop selling panic," he wrote, "India is facing global headwinds, but it is facing them with stronger reserves, lower inflation, better infrastructure spending, stronger domestic demand, record FDI inflows, substantial food buffers and targeted support for MSMEs and industry."<h2>What Rahul said inviting backlash from BJP</h2>&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi, while addressing an event of the Congress' Tribal wing at the Congress headquarters on Wednesday said, "A massive economic tsunami is coming, prices are rising and this is just the beginning. India will witness an economic crisis you have never seen before. This is happening, and no one can stop this."&nbsp;He also claimed that the government "could impose an Emergency to suppress people's anger".&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Urging Rahul Gandhi to stop selling panic, BJP leader Amit Malviya he wrote, India is facing global headwinds, but it is facing them with stronger reserves, lower inflation, better infrastructure spending, stronger domestic demand and record FDI inflows.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his statement that India was heading towards an “economic tsunami”, and an atmosphere of internal rebellion is building in the country under which the Centre "could impose an Emergency to suppress people's anger". BJP leader Amit Malviya accused the Congress leader of engaging in “fear mongering” with his statements. Taking to X he questioned Gandhi, "Why is the economy continuing to show resilience despite elevated crude prices, conflict in West Asia, supply-chain disruptions, global financial tightening and persistent geopolitical uncertainty?" "The reality is exactly the opposite. India is facing an external shock, but India is not defenceless. The shock absorbers have not been removed. They have been built over the last decade," he further wrote. ALSO READ: ISI using OGWs to penetrate mainstream politics in J&K, security agencies warn Malviya cited several economic indicators to counter Rahul's claims. "Between 2011 and 2013, the rupee plunged by 36%. Forex reserves declined from around $294 billion in July 2011 to approximately $256 billion in August 2013," he pointed out. "Inflation averaged 8.2% during FY04-FY14 and remained in double digits for much of FY10-FY14,' Malviya wrote. Further urging Rahul Gandhi to "stop selling panic," he wrote, "India is facing global headwinds, but it is facing them with stronger reserves, lower inflation, better infrastructure spending, stronger domestic demand, record FDI inflows, substantial food buffers and targeted support for MSMEs and industry." What Rahul said inviting backlash from BJP Rahul Gandhi, while addressing an event of the Congress' Tribal wing at the Congress headquarters on Wednesday said, "A massive economic tsunami is coming, prices are rising and this is just the beginning. India will witness an economic crisis you have never seen before. This is happening, and no one can stop this." He also claimed that the government "could impose an Emergency to suppress people's anger".

Urging Rahul Gandhi to "stop selling panic," BJP leader Amit Malviya he wrote, “India is facing global headwinds, but it is facing them with stronger reserves, lower inflation, better infrastructure spending, stronger domestic demand and record FDI inflows.”

'Classic fear-mongering': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'economic tsunami' statement

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (Jun 3) alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might impose a national emergency in India in 2027. The Congress leader, while addressing tribal leaders at an event organised by the Adivasi Congress, issued an ominous warning to Indians, claiming that a "terrible economic tsunami" was approaching. He said that "no one can stop" it after the ruling BJP removed "India's shock absorbers" against the volatilities of the international economy.<h2>Modi to impose emergency in 2027?</h2>Rahul Gandhi aka RaGa claimed that the system "once controlled" by Modi was "collapsing" and that as public pressure increases, it will become risky for the ruling government. “Within India, there is an institutional revolt taking place inside the system. You think that the Election Commission is fully controlled…Messages from the Chief Election Commissioner are reaching me...The heads of the intelligence system, members of the senior judiciary, all of them are revolting. They are giving us information,” he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malviya-nagar-hotel-fire-dead-couple-found-locked-in-final-embrace-waiting-for-rescue-that-never-came-1780538165947">Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Dead couple found locked in final embrace, waiting for rescue that never came</a>Gandhi further claimed that the entire system was shaking from within and suggested that by next year, the Modi government "may try to suppress public pressure and impose something like an Emergency. That is possible".“He (Modi) has to feel uneasy because he knows that the system he once controlled is collapsing, and that very system is feeding information to me. This is the dynamic that is unfolding. And mark my words – in my estimation, within a year, Modi will no longer be Prime Minister," said Gandhi.Is it possible? How is an Emergency imposed in India? WION Decodes.<h2>What is an Emergency under the Constitution?</h2>The word "Emergency" carries a special significance in Indian politics. For many Indians, it immediately brings back memories of June 25, 1975, when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a nationwide Emergency that lasted 21 months and remains one of the most controversial chapters in the country's democratic history.The Constitution of India gives the Union government special powers to deal with extraordinary situations that threaten the nation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupee-slide-wars-and-more-indian-students-in-us-battle-currency-crisis-no-one-prepared-them-for-wion-horizons-1780044945428">Rupee slide, wars and more: Indian students in US battle currency crisis no one prepared them for | WION Horizons</a>These powers are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352 to 360), which provides for three kinds of emergencies:<h3>1. National Emergency (Article 352)</h3>This can be declared when India's security is threatened by:- War - External aggression - Armed rebellionBefore 1978, the term "internal disturbance" was used instead of "armed rebellion," making it easier for governments to invoke Emergency powers.<h3>2. President's Rule (Article 356)</h3>This is imposed when a state government cannot function according to constitutional provisions. It is often called a “State Emergency.”<h3>3. Financial Emergency (Article 360)</h3>This can be declared if India's financial stability or credit is threatened.Interestingly, India has never imposed a Financial Emergency.<h2>How is a National Emergency imposed?</h2>The process begins with the Union Cabinet recommending the proclamation to the President. The President can then proclaim an Emergency. However, the declaration must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month.Once approved, it remains in force for six months and can be extended repeatedly with parliamentary approval.During a National Emergency:- The Centre gains sweeping powers over states. - Certain Fundamental Rights can be restricted. - Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List. - The federal balance shifts significantly towards the Union government.<h2>When was National Emergency imposed in India?</h2>India has witnessed three National Emergencies: 1962, 1971 and 1975. &nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could impose an Emergency-like situation within a year. Scroll down to understand what an Emergency actually is, how it can be imposed, and whether such a scenario is constitutionally possible.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (Jun 3) alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might impose a national emergency in India in 2027. The Congress leader, while addressing tribal leaders at an event organised by the Adivasi Congress, issued an ominous warning to Indians, claiming that a "terrible economic tsunami" was approaching. He said that "no one can stop" it after the ruling BJP removed "India's shock absorbers" against the volatilities of the international economy. Modi to impose emergency in 2027? Rahul Gandhi aka RaGa claimed that the system "once controlled" by Modi was "collapsing" and that as public pressure increases, it will become risky for the ruling government. “Within India, there is an institutional revolt taking place inside the system. You think that the Election Commission is fully controlled…Messages from the Chief Election Commissioner are reaching me...The heads of the intelligence system, members of the senior judiciary, all of them are revolting. They are giving us information,” he said. Also read | Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Dead couple found locked in final embrace, waiting for rescue that never came Gandhi further claimed that the entire system was shaking from within and suggested that by next year, the Modi government "may try to suppress public pressure and impose something like an Emergency. That is possible". “He (Modi) has to feel uneasy because he knows that the system he once controlled is collapsing, and that very system is feeding information to me. This is the dynamic that is unfolding. And mark my words – in my estimation, within a year, Modi will no longer be Prime Minister," said Gandhi. Is it possible? How is an Emergency imposed in India? WION Decodes. What is an Emergency under the Constitution? The word "Emergency" carries a special significance in Indian politics. For many Indians, it immediately brings back memories of June 25, 1975, when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a nationwide Emergency that lasted 21 months and remains one of the most controversial chapters in the country's democratic history. The Constitution of India gives the Union government special powers to deal with extraordinary situations that threaten the nation. Also read | Rupee slide, wars and more: Indian students in US battle currency crisis no one prepared them for | WION Horizons These powers are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352 to 360), which provides for three kinds of emergencies: 1. National Emergency (Article 352) This can be declared when India's security is threatened by: - War - External aggression - Armed rebellion Before 1978, the term "internal disturbance" was used instead of "armed rebellion," making it easier for governments to invoke Emergency powers. 2. President's Rule (Article 356) This is imposed when a state government cannot function according to constitutional provisions. It is often called a “State Emergency.” 3. Financial Emergency (Article 360) This can be declared if India's financial stability or credit is threatened. Interestingly, India has never imposed a Financial Emergency. How is a National Emergency imposed? The process begins with the Union Cabinet recommending the proclamation to the President. The President can then proclaim an Emergency. However, the declaration must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month. Once approved, it remains in force for six months and can be extended repeatedly with parliamentary approval. During a National Emergency: - The Centre gains sweeping powers over states. - Certain Fundamental Rights can be restricted. - Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List. - The federal balance shifts significantly towards the Union government. When was National Emergency imposed in India? India has witnessed three National Emergencies: 1962, 1971 and 1975.

Rahul Gandhi has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could impose an Emergency-like situation within a year. Scroll down to understand what an Emergency actually is, how it can be imposed, and whether such a scenario is constitutionally possible.

Will Modi impose a National Emergency in 2027? Rahul Gandhi claims 'system PM once controlled is collapsing' | WION Decodes

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 31) accused the Centre of ignoring concerns raised by CBSE Class 12 students over alleged irregularities in the evaluation process and branding those seeking answers as "Soros agents" and "anti-nationals".&nbsp;Gandhi shared a video on X showing his interaction with a group of CBSE Class 12 students who claimed they had found discrepancies in their answer sheets during the re-evaluation process.&nbsp;In the post, Gandhi expressed support for the students and criticised the response they received after questioning their results.&nbsp;"A revealing chat with my fellow 'anti-national Soros agents.” Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi government simple questions, but got insults instead of answers," read his tweet. “They deserve a bright and secure future. We will make sure they get it.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A revealing chat with my fellow “anti-national Soros agents.” Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi government simple questions - but got insults instead of answers. They deserve a bright and secure future. We will make sure they… <a href="https://t.co/5InBxgJv1B">pic.twitter.com/5InBxgJv1B</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/2060978887111405899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During the interaction, the students alleged that they discovered irregularities after obtaining photocopies of their answer sheets. They claimed that some answer sheets contained handwriting that did not match their own, while certain answers appeared to have been left unevaluated.&nbsp;Vedant, one of the students, said he faced online abuse and was labelled an "anti-national" and a "Soros agent" after publicly raising concerns about his marks.&nbsp;"The cover of the sheet was mine; I could identify my handwriting, but the pages inside had something completely else. It was not my handwriting in any case," said Vedant.&nbsp;The students said they repeatedly approached CBSE and government authorities seeking clarification, but did not receive satisfactory responses.&nbsp;"We brought this issue to X because we felt something was wrong. When there was a public uproar, to suppress us, they termed us 'deep state agents' who are trying to create unrest," Vedant added.&nbsp;Responding to the students, Gandhi described them as "brilliant and brave" and questioned why they were being targeted for seeking answers.&nbsp;"You are just students, you have nothing to do with anything. You are just asking for your answer sheets. Now, suddenly, you have become anti-nationals," said Gandhi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/five-killed-several-injured-after-pg-building-collapse-near-delhi-s-saket-metro-station-1780222244816">Five killed, several injured after PG building collapse near Delhi's Saket Metro Station</a>&nbsp;He further said, "Government is refusing to accept the problem and is just blaming the kids."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the controversy surrounding the alleged CBSE evaluation irregularities.&nbsp;In a post on X, Kharge alleged that students raising concerns were being branded as "Deep State Agents" and "Pakistanis" instead of being heard.&nbsp;"They set out to create 'Exam Warriors', but instead branded them as 'Deep State Agents' and 'Pakistanis'. Whether it is 17-year-old CBSE candidates or NEET aspirants, the Modi government has trapped the nation's youth in the web of its corruption, conspiring to dismantle the country's education system," said Kharge.

Gandhi posted a video on X of his interaction with a group of CBSE Class 12 students who alleged irregularities in their answer sheets after seeking re-evaluation.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 31) accused the Centre of ignoring concerns raised by CBSE Class 12 students over alleged irregularities in the evaluation process and branding those seeking answers as "Soros agents" and "anti-nationals". Gandhi shared a video on X showing his interaction with a group of CBSE Class 12 students who claimed they had found discrepancies in their answer sheets during the re-evaluation process. In the post, Gandhi expressed support for the students and criticised the response they received after questioning their results. "A revealing chat with my fellow 'anti-national Soros agents.” Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi government simple questions, but got insults instead of answers," read his tweet. “They deserve a bright and secure future. We will make sure they get it.”

Gandhi posted a video on X of his interaction with a group of CBSE Class 12 students who alleged irregularities in their answer sheets after seeking re-evaluation.

'Chat with fellow Soros agents': Rahul Gandhi says students were labelled 'anti-nationals' for seeking answers in CBSE OSM row

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday (May 28) took full responsibility for the discrepancies related to CBSE marking issues and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation process. Talking to the press, he assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found intentionally causing irregularities that are affecting students. Amid uproar from students and opposition, the Union Education Minister also slammed Rahul Gandhi for alleging "massive tampering" in CBSE class 12th results and questioned the Leader of Opposition's "mental state".<h2>Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE marking errors</h2>Pradhan chaired a meeting with CBSE officials at the CBSE headquarters to address technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the re-evaluation and verification processes. Talking to the press afterwards, he said that the board was working to address all concerns raised by the students regarding the evaluation and re-evaluation of class 12 examinations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-my-mcqs-are-correct-cbse-student-s-viral-video-adds-fuel-to-12th-class-answer-sheet-controversy-1779877775002">‘All my MCQs are correct’: CBSE student’s viral video adds fuel to 12th class answer sheet controversy</a>He noted that this was the first time the OSM evaluation was used. Describing it as a "student-centric" process, and a globally accepted system aimed at transparency. "This was the first time CBSE used it, and some discrepancies have come to light. I take responsibility for this and assure you that a solution will be found. We are working on it. We will not leave any student's query unaddressed," he said.The Education Minister also revealed that tech experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras had been roped in to assist the CBSE's technical team in reviewing the software and resolving issues."We take responsibility for any issues students face and apologise for them. I assure you that anyone found intentionally responsible for these discrepancies, regardless of their position within or outside CBSE, will not be spared," Pradhan said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-2026-paper-controversy-cbi-identifies-actual-source-of-chemistry-biology-and-physics-questions-leak-2-more-arrested-1779864263841">NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak</a><h2>On Rahul Gandhi</h2>Urging the political parties to avoid politicising the issue, Pradhan took special note of LOP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "massive tampering". He insisted that the CBSE has already responded and that the procurement was done in line with GOI's policies. "I repeat, if any irregularities are found, no one will be spared."Slamming RaGa, Pradhan said, "he seems to be in a different mental state due to repeated election losses." The BJP minister noted that Gandhi has "opposed Rafale, EVMs, and Digital India," and alleged, “He seems to be against India's scientific progress.”

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly taken responsibility for the CBSE marking controversy after viral student videos and complaints triggered nationwide outrage over Class 12 evaluation errors. 

But how did Rahul Gandhi get dragged into the row? Scroll down to read.

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday (May 28) took full responsibility for the discrepancies related to CBSE marking issues and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation process. Talking to the press, he assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found intentionally causing irregularities that are affecting students. Amid uproar from students and opposition, the Union Education Minister also slammed Rahul Gandhi for alleging "massive tampering" in CBSE class 12th results and questioned the Leader of Opposition's "mental state". Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE marking errors Pradhan chaired a meeting with CBSE officials at the CBSE headquarters to address technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the re-evaluation and verification processes. Talking to the press afterwards, he said that the board was working to address all concerns raised by the students regarding the evaluation and re-evaluation of class 12 examinations. Also read | ‘All my MCQs are correct’: CBSE student’s viral video adds fuel to 12th class answer sheet controversy He noted that this was the first time the OSM evaluation was used. Describing it as a "student-centric" process, and a globally accepted system aimed at transparency. "This was the first time CBSE used it, and some discrepancies have come to light. I take responsibility for this and assure you that a solution will be found. We are working on it. We will not leave any student's query unaddressed," he said. The Education Minister also revealed that tech experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras had been roped in to assist the CBSE's technical team in reviewing the software and resolving issues. "We take responsibility for any issues students face and apologise for them. I assure you that anyone found intentionally responsible for these discrepancies, regardless of their position within or outside CBSE, will not be spared," Pradhan said. Also read | NEET-UG 2026 paper controversy: CBI identifies 'actual source' of questions leak On Rahul Gandhi Urging the political parties to avoid politicising the issue, Pradhan took special note of LOP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "massive tampering". He insisted that the CBSE has already responded and that the procurement was done in line with GOI's policies. "I repeat, if any irregularities are found, no one will be spared." Slamming RaGa, Pradhan said, "he seems to be in a different mental state due to repeated election losses." The BJP minister noted that Gandhi has "opposed Rafale, EVMs, and Digital India," and alleged, “He seems to be against India's scientific progress.”

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly taken responsibility for the CBSE marking controversy after viral student videos and complaints triggered nationwide outrage over Class 12 evaluation errors.&nbsp;But how did Rahul Gandhi get dragged into the row? Scroll down to read.

'Repeated election losses...': Dharmendra Pradhan slams RaGa for 'massive tampering' allegations; takes responsibility for CBSE OSM discrepancies

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday (May 25) accused the Modi government of ignoring complaints raised by students over alleged discrepancies in the CBSE board examination evaluation process and targeting those demanding accountability.&nbsp;The Congress leader claimed that several students had flagged issues related to answer sheet evaluation, but their concerns were allegedly not addressed by the authorities, adding that a student who sought correction in his evaluated answer sheet was abused online and branded “anti-national” by supporters of the ruling party.&nbsp;In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “The Modi-Shah duo has turned yet another institution into a symbol of rigging. For the first time in decades, such serious questions have been raised about the CBSE board exams. 18.5 lakh children took the exam--and for a week now, complaints of OSM, wrong marking, and evaluation glitches have gone unheard, while the Education Minister clings to his chair. A 17-year-old boy, whose answer sheet was wrongly evaluated, turned to social media in hope of justice.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">मोदी-प्रधान की जोड़ी ने एक और संस्था को धांधली का प्रतीक बना दिया। दशकों में पहली बार CBSE बोर्ड परीक्षा पर इतने गंभीर सवाल उठे हैं। 18.5 लाख बच्चों ने परीक्षा दी - और एक हफ़्ते से OSM, ग़लत मार्किंग और जाँच की गड़बड़ी की शिकायतें अनसुनी पड़ी हैं और शिक्षा मंत्री अपनी कुर्सी से…&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/2058859005414699192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“But instead of help, he got abuse--BJP's IT cell branded him an "Anti-National," called him a "Soros agent," a part of the "Deep State."A 17-year-old boy raises his voice for his future, and the BJP turns him into a traitor. The truth is--Modi government fears the youth and Gen Z, because they are now asking questions. And anyone who asks questions, this government defames, intimidates, and crushes. But listen up, Mr Modi--this very youth, this Gen-Z, will shatter your arrogance,” the post read.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirmala-sitharaman-flags-3fs-as-key-challenge-after-pm-modi-s-austerity-appeal-amid-west-asia-crisis-1779708878146">Nirmala Sitharaman flags ‘3Fs’ as key challenge after PM Modi’s austerity appeal amid West Asia crisis</a><h2>CBSE extends deadline amid backlash over evaluation process</h2>The remarks came amid criticism and anxiety among students over the newly introduced OSM (On-Screen Marking) digital evaluation system implemented by the Central Board of Secondary Education.&nbsp;Data from previous years showed that the Class 12 pass percentage had consistently increased over the last few years. In 2023, 14,50,174 students cleared the examination out of 16,60,511 candidates, recording a pass percentage of 87.33. The figure rose to 87.98 per cent in 2024 and further increased to 88.39 per cent in 2025.&nbsp;However, in 2026, the overall pass percentage declined sharply to 85.20 per cent, coinciding with the introduction of the OSM evaluation system.&nbsp;Following widespread complaints on social media regarding the digital evaluation process, CBSE on Sunday announced that students who were incorrectly charged extra fees while applying for scanned copies of answer sheets during the post-result process would receive refunds.&nbsp;Amid continued concerns from students and parents, CBSE also extended the deadline for applying for scanned photocopies of evaluated answer books till midnight of May 25, 2026.

The Congress leader alleged that students’ complaints over answer sheet evaluation were ignored, while a student seeking correction was abused online and labelled “anti-national” by BJP supporters.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday (May 25) accused the Modi government of ignoring complaints raised by students over alleged discrepancies in the CBSE board examination evaluation process and targeting those demanding accountability. The Congress leader claimed that several students had flagged issues related to answer sheet evaluation, but their concerns were allegedly not addressed by the authorities, adding that a student who sought correction in his evaluated answer sheet was abused online and branded “anti-national” by supporters of the ruling party. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “The Modi-Shah duo has turned yet another institution into a symbol of rigging. For the first time in decades, such serious questions have been raised about the CBSE board exams. 18.5 lakh children took the exam--and for a week now, complaints of OSM, wrong marking, and evaluation glitches have gone unheard, while the Education Minister clings to his chair. A 17-year-old boy, whose answer sheet was wrongly evaluated, turned to social media in hope of justice.”

The Congress leader alleged that students’ complaints over answer sheet evaluation were ignored, while a student seeking correction was abused online and labelled “anti-national” by BJP supporters.

'Modi govt fears youth, Gen Z': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over CBSE OSM controversy

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'Not sure if his vision will be saved': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over pellet gun use

NEET Protest: CJP refuses to back down, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation |Wangchuk ends fast

How dare you: RaGa slams DU for asking students to stay away from Jantar Mantar

Mic switched off? RaGa claims BJP forcefully silenced him in Lok Sabha

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-Day hunger strike | PM Modi promises tough anti-paper leak law

Rahul Gandhi leads opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti to support students

CJP escalates agitation after fresh Delhi clashes | students demand education minister's resignation

‘Don’t politicise issue’: Nadda recalls paper leaks in Congress-ruled states

Opposition parties stage parliament protest, Rahul Gandhi backs protesters

BREAKING | CJP protest: Rahul Gandhi addresses media as congress steps up neet protest campaign

Rahul Gandhi detention: Aren't MPs immune from arrest during Parliament session?

NEET Protest Intensifies: Opposition MPs wear black, students demand education reforms

NEET protest escalates in Delhi | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during education reform protest

NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi

'Absolutely wrong': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi released after detention; Wangchuk's fast enters day 24

Rahul Gandhi detained for dharna outside PM's residence, Wangchuk's fast enters day 24

Rahul Gandhi released after sit-in outside PM's residence; vow to fight on

Rahul Gandhi’s protest outside PM Modi’s residence, demands accountability on paper leak

Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside PM's residence

Rahul Gandhi claims NEET question paper being sold for Rs 40 lakhs

Congress workers' portrayal of Rahul Gandhi as Hindu deity draws backlash online

‘A joke, politically immature’: DMK blames Rahul Gandhi for weakening opposition