Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kharge Condemns Police Action on Student Protests
Leaders from the INDIA bloc met in New Delhi to discuss their strategy during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, condemned the police action against student protesters who were demanding justice over the NEET paper leak.
He called for the resignation of the Education Minister and a discussion in Parliament.
The government, however, maintains that the police action was necessary and that the issue should not be politicized.
Kharge also demanded a more secure examination system and protection for students.
Leaders of the INDIA bloc met in New Delhi to coordinate their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the police crackdown on student protesters demanding justice over the NEET paper leak.
Kharge called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a discussion in Parliament.
The government asserts that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order and that the issue should not be politicized.
Kharge demanded a more secure examination system and protection for students.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan, student protesters
- What
- Police action on student protesters, demands for resignation and accountability
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanding justice over NEET paper leak and police action
Opposition Leaders
Government
Police Action on Protests
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders condemn the police crackdown on student protesters, calling it a violation of democratic rights and demanding accountability.
Government
The government asserts that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order, and that the issue should not be politicized.
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the paper leaks and the suffering of students.
Government
The government maintains that the Education Minister has taken necessary steps to address the issue and that his resignation is not warranted.
- Date
- July 21, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Event
- Police action on student protesters
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister, discussion in Parliament, accountability for paper leaks
- Government Response
- Government stands with students, calls for strict action against those involved in paper leaks
