Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Congress Protests NEET Paper Leak
Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders protested outside the Prime Minister's residence to demand a discussion in Parliament about the NEET paper leak and other related issues.
The protest was broken up, and the leaders were detained for a few hours.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the Congress of exploiting students for political gain and creating disruption.
The Congress claims they were highlighting student concerns, while the BJP government says the protest was more about political spectacle.
Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders protested outside PM Modi's residence over NEET paper leaks.
The protest was broken up, and the leaders were detained for a few hours.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Congress of exploiting students for political gain.
Congress demanded a discussion in Parliament on paper leaks and related issues.
The BJP government agreed to discuss but accused Congress of adding more demands.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other Congress leaders
- What
- Protest against NEET paper leak and related issues
- When
- Tuesday afternoon
- Where
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence
- Why
- To demand accountability and a discussion in Parliament on the paper leaks and related issues
Congress Party
BJP Government
Motivation Behind Protest
Congress Party
The Congress party organized the protest to demand accountability and a discussion in Parliament regarding the NEET paper leak and other related issues, aiming to address student concerns.
BJP Government
The BJP government, through Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, claims that the Congress is exploiting students for political gain and creating disruption rather than seeking genuine solutions.
Effectiveness of the Protest
Congress Party
The Congress believes that their protest was a necessary action to highlight the issues and bring attention to the students' plight, even if it caused some inconvenience.
BJP Government
The BJP government argues that the protest violated security protocols, caused public inconvenience, and was more about political spectacle than finding solutions for students.
- Protest Location
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence
- Protest Time
- Tuesday afternoon
- Protest End Time
- Around 6:30 pm
- Detention Duration
- From 6:30 pm to 9 pm
- Key Demands
- Discussion in Parliament on paper leaks and related issues
- Government Response
- Agreed to discuss but accused Congress of adding more demands
Sources
"Owe Students More Than Outrage": Dharmendra Pradhan Slams Rahul Gandhi
'Rahul Gandhi, Congress shamelessly exploiting students as political tool': Dharmendra Pradhan on protests
100% Committed to Discussing NEET, Congress Exploiting Students: Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress Of Politicising NEET-UG Paper Leak Row, Using Students As 'Political Tools'
‘Owe students answers, reforms and accountability’: Dharmendra Pradhan’s first reaction to CJP protest
Pradhan hits back at Rahul over NEET, says govt ready for Parliament debate
Cong Using Students Politically: Pradhan's First Reaction to CJP Protest
Pradhan says govt ‘committed to discussing NEET’, alleges ‘students being using as political tools’
