Rahul Gandhi's 5 Demands After NEET Protest, Detention And Oppn's Showdown With Centre

Published 22 July 2026 · local

Rahul Gandhi's 5 Demands After NEET Protest, Detention And Oppn's Showdown With Centre Written By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 09:50 IST Rahul Gandhi, along

Rahul Gandhi's 5 Demands After NEET Protest, Detention And Oppn's Showdown With Centre Written By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 09:50 IST Rahul Gandhi, along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several INDIA bloc MPs, was detained by Delhi Police after the Opposition marched to PM Modi's residence Rapid Read Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi sharpened the Congress's attack on the government. (PTI) Hours of political confrontation, a march towards the prime minister’s residence, the detention of opposition leaders and a high-voltage protest over the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student agitation marked Tuesday’s events in the national capital. By the end of the day, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had sharpened the Congress’s attack on the government, placing five demands before the Centre and signalling that the issue will continue to dominate Parliament. Rahul Gandhi, along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several INDIA bloc MPs, was detained by Delhi Police after the Opposition marched to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in support of the protesting students. The leaders were later released. ALSO READ | Dharmendra Pradhan’s First Reaction To Rahul Gandhi’s Protest: ‘Students Are Not Political Tools’ While in detention, Rahul Gandhi released a video statement listing five demands from the government 1.

PM Modi Should Apologise To Students: Rahul Gandhi said the prime minister must apologise for the police action against student protesters, alleging that peaceful demonstrators were subjected to excessive force. 2. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah Should Resign: The Congress leader renewed his demand for Pradhan’s resignation, holding him responsible for the handling of the examination controversy and the government’s response to the protests. He also demanded Shah’s resignation, accusing the government of using police action to curb democratic protests. 3. Hold A Full Discussion In Parliament: He said the government must allow a detailed debate in Parliament on the student protests and the alleged examination irregularities instead of avoiding the issue. ALSO READ | Opposition’s Delhi Showdown: Who Backed Rahul Gandhi On Delhi Streets, Who Stayed Away 4. Justice For Students: Rahul Gandhi called for accountability and transparency in addressing students’ grievances, saying those affected deserve justice rather than crackdowns. He also sought action against the cops who assaulted students on Monday and withdrawal of cases against students. 5. Education And Exam Reforms At The Earliest. The BJP has rejected the allegations, accusing the Congress of politicising the protests, while the Opposition has maintained that the government is refusing to answer questions over the controversy.