Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Force Against Student Protests
Priyanka Gandhi, a Congress MP, criticized the government for using force against students who were protesting near Parliament.
The students were protesting about problems with national exams and the Education Policy.
Priyanka Gandhi said that the government should discuss these problems instead of using force.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its supporters, who want the Education Minister to resign because of exam irregularities.
The Delhi Police said that reports of the CJP founder being detained were false.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government for using force and tear gas against student protesters near Parliament.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called for a debate on the flaws in the Education Policy, which the government has not responded to.
Union Minister J.P. Nadda assured that the protestors' demands would be discussed 'internally' with the leadership.
The Delhi Police dismissed claims that CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained during the protest.
- Who
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Delhi Police, Union Minister J.P. Nadda
- What
- Protest against NEET-UG paper leak and Education Policy, criticism of use of force against students
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Parliament Street, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability from the government regarding examination irregularities and discuss flaws in the Education Policy
Congress Party
Government
Use of Force Against Protesters
Congress Party
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the use of force and tear gas against students protesting near Parliament, calling them 'our children' and the 'future of the country'.
Government
The government maintained law and order, with the Delhi Police dismissing claims of detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.
Discussion on Education Policy
Congress Party
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's reluctance to discuss 'flaws in the Education Policy' and demanded a debate on the issue.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the demand for a debate on the Education Policy.
- Protest Location
- Parliament Street, Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its supporters
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities
- Government Response
- Union Minister J.P. Nadda assured to discuss demands 'internally' with leadership
- Police Action
- Delhi Police dismissed claims of detention of Abhijeet Dipke, clarifying he was available on stage