Dharmendra Pradhan says 'owe our students more than outrage', attacks Congress amid calls for his resignation
Union education minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, in his first reaction since Chalo Sansad rally happened on Monday (20 July), lashed out at Congress
Union education minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, in his first reaction since Chalo Sansad rally happened on Monday (20 July), lashed out at Congress over their protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. Dharmendra Pradhan said, “LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress party continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.” Congress protests at Lok Kalyan Marg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was forcibly removed by the police during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official home on Tuesday, escalating tensions a day after massive student-led demonstrations. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the main demands of the student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party? ⌵ The main demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for police actions against students during protests. 2 Why did Rahul Gandhi stage a protest outside Prime Minister Modi's residence? ⌵ Rahul Gandhi staged the protest to condemn police brutality against student protesters and to demand answers regarding the NEET exam paper leak. 3 How did the government respond to the protests organized by Congress and CJP? ⌵ The government expressed its readiness to discuss NEET-related concerns in Parliament but accused Congress of prioritizing political spectacle over genuine dialogue. 4 Should the Union Education Minister resign over the NEET issues? ⌵ This question reflects divided opinions; protesters demand his resignation, while the government contends it is prepared to address the concerns in a parliamentary forum.
5 What measures were taken by police during the protests at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Police employed tear gas and batons to manage the crowd and prevent protesters from marching to Parliament, resulting in injuries for both protesters and police personnel. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav were among more than 100 opposition lawmakers who had gathered at the site in New Delhi to condemn police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday. The Police used tear gas and batons to block thousands of protesters from marching to India’s parliament on Monday, leaving dozens injured. Students supporting the Cockroach Janta Party are demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET exam paper leak. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Protest LIVE: BJP chief condemns Cong protest “We have marched to PM Modi’s house to demand answers from him for the brutalities against young students yesterday,” Rahul Gandhi posted on X earlier. Security personnel were seen carrying Rahul Gandhi away after he lay on the ground to resist their efforts to forcibly remove him. “They are cowards. They are scared. We are not scared of them,” Vadra said while being taken away, according to media reports. Visuals shared by her party on X showed Vadra clinging to the police bus as she was taken away. Jitendra Singh, minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office, told news agency ANI that the government had agreed to a debate in the parliament on the matter but Gandhi still did not end his protest.
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