Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Supports Student Protests, Demands Resignation and Apology
Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party are supporting students who are protesting against the government's handling of the education system.
The students, under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action against policemen who allegedly assaulted protesters, and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi claims that the education system is rigged and unaffordable, with numerous paper leaks affecting millions of students.
He also mentioned that families spend a significant amount of money on exams like NEET, which is almost equal to the entire education budget.
The Congress leader and his sister Priyanka Gandhi staged a sit-in protest near the Prime Minister's residence, which is unprecedented.
The government has not responded to the demands or issued any apology.
Rahul Gandhi supports student protests under the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) banner.
Demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters seek action against policemen who allegedly assaulted them during a march in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi demands an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the handling of the education system.
Gandhi claims the education system is rigged and unaffordable, with 152 paper leaks in the last ten years affecting 7.5 crore students.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress, Students under CJP, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Protests by students demanding resignation of Education Minister, action against policemen, and apology from PM Modi
- When
- Protests and press conference on Wednesday, sit-in protest on Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi, near PM Modi's residence
- Why
- Alleged mismanagement of the education system, paper leaks, unaffordable education, and assault on protesters
Protesters and Congress
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters and Congress
Rahul Gandhi and Congress support the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged mismanagement of the education system.
Government
The government has not responded to the demand for Pradhan's resignation, maintaining its stance on the education policies.
Apology from Prime Minister
Protesters and Congress
Rahul Gandhi demands an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the alleged assault on protesters and the overall handling of the education system.
Government
The government has not issued any apology and continues to defend its actions and policies.
- Protesters
- Students under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, action against policemen, apology from PM Modi
- Paper Leaks
- 152 paper leaks in the last ten years, affecting 7.5 crore students
- Education Budget
- ₹1.4 lakh crores
- NEET Exam Cost
- ₹1.32 lakh crore spent by families annually