Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation over education system collapse
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, held a press conference in New Delhi on July 24, 2024.
He demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a 'criminal education minister' and a symbol of the collapse of the education system.
Gandhi also showed a protester named Sahil who was allegedly injured by a pellet gun during protests.
He demanded action against the police personnel involved and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The government has until July 25, 2024, to decide on Pradhan's resignation.
Meanwhile, the Union Cabinet approved a draft bill for stricter punishments for question paper leaks.
Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a 'criminal education minister'.
Gandhi presents a protester, Sahil, who was allegedly injured by a pellet gun during protests.
Gandhi demands action against police personnel who allegedly used pellet guns and baton-charged protesting students.
Gandhi calls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologize to the protesting students.
The government has until July 25, 2024, to decide on the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi, Sahil (protester)
- What
- Demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against police violence on protesting students
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Allegations of a collapsed education system, question paper leaks, and police violence against protesting students
Rahul Gandhi's Demands
Government's Response
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Rahul Gandhi's Demands
Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a 'criminal education minister' and a symbol of the collapse of the education system.
Government's Response
The government has requested time until Saturday afternoon to decide on the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Action Against Police Violence
Rahul Gandhi's Demands
Rahul Gandhi demands action against police personnel who allegedly used pellet guns and baton-charged protesting students.
Government's Response
Delhi Police denies using pellet guns against protesters, and the CRPF has not responded to questions about the alleged use of pellet guns.
Prime Minister's Apology
Rahul Gandhi's Demands
Rahul Gandhi demands that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to the protesting students.
Government's Response
No response from the government regarding the demand for an apology from the Prime Minister.
- Date of Press Conference
- July 24, 2024
- Location of Press Conference
- New Delhi
- Protester Injured
- Sahil
- Injury Details
- Pellet gun injury to the right eye
- Government's Deadline for Decision
- July 25, 2024 (afternoon)
- Cabinet Approval
- Draft bill for stricter punishments for question paper leaks
Sources
'Dharmendra Pradhan is a criminal education minister', says Rahul Gandhi, reiterates demand for his resignation
Rahul Shows Pellet Injuries, Demands End to 'Assault on Students'
Rahul brings protester 'injured by pellet gun' before media
Rahul Gandhi Insists No Parliament Discussions Over Paper Leak Until Dharmendra Pradhan's Quits
