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Pradhan Criticizes Congress Protest at PM's Residence

Pradhan Criticizes Congress Protest at PM's Residence
'Owes Students More Than Outrage': Dharmendra Pradhan Calls Out Rahul Gandhi Over Congress Protest At PM Residence · republicworld.com

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress party for protesting outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.

Pradhan accused Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, of using student issues for political gain.

The protest was about the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and student demands.

The government said it is ready to discuss these issues but believes the protest was just for political headlines.

Several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained by the police during the protest.

Key facts

Protest Location
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence
Protest Leaders
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sonia Gandhi
Government Response
Accuses Congress of political exploitation and disruption
Government Commitment
Ready for comprehensive discussion on NEET issues
Detention Location
Mandir Marg Police Station and Chhatrasal Stadium

Quotes

Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister

“LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence, causing inconvenience to the public and disregarding established security protocols”
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“Even after government conveyed its readiness for a comprehensive discussion, the Congress chose political spectacle over democratic debate”
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