Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliament Discussion on Student Protests
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to demand a discussion in Parliament about the police action against students who were protesting a paper leak.
The students were injured when the police used force to stop them from marching to Parliament.
The Opposition wants the Education Minister to resign because they believe he is responsible for the crisis.
The government, however, is focusing on making exams more secure and punishing those who leaked the paper.
The Opposition says they will keep fighting for the students both in Parliament and on the streets.
Rahul Gandhi and opposition MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to demand a discussion on police action against students.
Students were injured during protests against a paper leak, with over 100 policemen and 60 protesters hurt.
The Opposition wants Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, holding him accountable for the crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for strict punishment for those responsible for the paper leak and a foolproof examination system.
Opposition protests stalled Parliament proceedings, with demands for discussions on the paper leak and alleged donation theft at the Ram temple.
- Who
- Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs, Students, Government officials including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Demand for a discussion in Parliament on police action against students and the examination crisis
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address the brutality unleashed on students during protests and the government's accountability for the examination crisis
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Discussion on Police Action
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition demands a detailed discussion in Parliament on the police action against students and the government's accountability for the examination crisis.
Government's Stance
The government emphasizes the need for a foolproof examination system and strict punishment for those responsible for the NEET paper leak.
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the examination crisis and the police action.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly addressed the demand for the Education Minister's resignation.
- Date of Incident
- July 20, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Figures Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Om Birla, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mallikarjun Kharge
- Number of Injured
- Over 100 policemen and 60 protesters
- Demands by Opposition
- Discussion in Parliament, Resignation of Education Minister
- Government's Response
- Emphasis on a foolproof examination system and strict punishment for paper leak culprits
Sources
"Brutality Unleashed": Rahul Gandhi Demands Discussion On Police Action On Protesters
Rahul, oppn MPs meet Birla; seek discussion on ‘brutality’ unleased on students
Rahul, oppn MPs meet Birla; seek discussion on 'brutality' unleased on students
