Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Pradhan Accuses Congress of Exploiting Students
There was a big protest in Delhi where Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sat outside the Prime Minister's house.
They were protesting because students had marched to Parliament to demand better exams and accountability from the government.
The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, said Congress was using students for political reasons and causing trouble.
He said the government is ready to talk about students' issues but Congress wants to create chaos.
Congress says they are supporting students and want the government to take their problems seriously.
There were clashes between protesters and police, and many people got hurt.
The government registered cases against the protesters for rioting and damaging property.
The protesters are still demanding changes in the exam system.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Congress of using students as political tools to create disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence to protest police action against students' march.
The government claims it is willing to discuss students' concerns but alleges Congress prefers political spectacle over democratic debate.
Protesters regrouped at Jantar Mantar despite rain, demanding accountability and reforms to the examination system.
Delhi Police reported 180 injuries (118 police, 60 protesters) during the protests, while the CJP claimed a higher count.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other Congress leaders
- What
- Protest by Congress leaders outside the Prime Minister's residence over police action against students' march
- When
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Where
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability and reforms in the examination system and protest against police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march
Government's Perspective
Congress's Perspective
Use of Students in Protests
Government's Perspective
The government alleges that Congress is using students as political tools to create disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Congress's Perspective
Congress claims they are supporting students' genuine grievances and demanding accountability from the government.
Protest Location and Impact
Government's Perspective
The government states that the Congress protest caused inconvenience to the public and disregarded security protocols around the Prime Minister's residence.
Congress's Perspective
Congress argues that their protest is a legitimate expression of dissent and a call for action on students' issues.
Government's Willingness to Discuss
Government's Perspective
The government claims it is willing to hold a comprehensive discussion on students' concerns but alleges Congress prefers political spectacle over democratic debate.
Congress's Perspective
Congress claims the government is not genuinely addressing students' issues and is using tactics to suppress dissent.
- Protest Location
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence
- Protest Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other Congress leaders
- Government's Stance
- Willing to discuss students' concerns but alleges Congress is creating disruption
- Congress's Stance
- Supporting students' demands for accountability and reforms
- Injuries Reported
- Delhi Police: 180 injured (118 police, 60 protesters); CJP claims higher count
- FIRs Registered
- Five FIRs under provisions related to rioting, damage to property, and assault on public servants
- Protester Demands
- Accountability and reforms to the examination system
- Government's Commitment
- 100% committed to discussing NEET and addressing students' concerns
