Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Congress Criticizes PM Modi's Silence on Student Protests
The Congress Party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not speaking about student protests and police brutality during his monthly radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.
The Congress said the government doesn't care about students' education.
They also mentioned that the Education Minister, Pralhad Joshi, has other important jobs.
The students were protesting because of a paper leak in the NEET exam.
The protests ended after the Education Minister resigned and the government accepted the students' demands.
The Congress thinks the government only wants political power.
Congress criticizes PM Modi for not addressing student protests in 'Mann ki Baat'.
Congress alleges government lacks intent on ensuring quality education.
Students protested over NEET paper leak, leading to Education Minister's resignation.
Government accepted students' demands, ending the month-long protests.
Congress claims BJP supports discredited ex-Minister Pradhan.
- Who
- Congress Party, PM Narendra Modi, Students
- What
- Congress criticizes PM Modi for silence on student protests
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Congress alleges government's lack of intent on education and political hegemony
Congress Party
BJP Government
PM's Silence on Student Protests
Congress Party
The Congress slammed PM Modi for maintaining 'stony silence' on student protests and police brutality during his 'Mann ki Baat' address.
BJP Government
The BJP government has not publicly responded to the Congress's allegations regarding the PM's silence.
Government's Intent on Education
Congress Party
The Congress claimed that the government has no intent to ensure quality education for students.
BJP Government
The BJP government has not addressed the Congress's claims about its intent on education.
- Event
- Congress slams PM Modi for silence on student protests
- Date
- Sunday
- Location
- New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Narendra Modi, Jairam Ramesh, Pralhad Joshi
- Protests
- Student protests over NEET paper leak
- Government Response
- Acceptance of student demands, resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan