Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on the Central Government following heavy-handed police action against student protesters in New Delhi. On Tuesday morning, Gandhi—alongside key Opposition MPs—met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to formally demand an urgent, detailed discussion in Parliament regarding police tactics and ongoing national examination crises.
The escalation follows Monday’s massive protest march to Parliament, where thousands of students gathered to demand accountability over paper leaks and examination mismanagement.
Key Highlights of the Standoff
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Opposition Demands Accountability: Following his meeting with Speaker Om Birla, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of assaulting students for raising legitimate questions about their futures.
“If Parliament cannot discuss the future of India’s youth, what is it for? The Opposition will not let this be buried. We will ensure that the students’ voice is heard on the streets and in Parliament,” Gandhi stated via X.
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Violent Clashes Near Parliament: Monday’s march saw intense confrontations when police deployed tear gas shells and lathicharge to disperse crowds approaching Parliament. The clashes resulted in injuries to over 100 police personnel and more than 60 student protesters.
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Calls for Resignation: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the administration’s response—highlighting local internet shutdowns and security cordons—and demanded the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Government Response: Following the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju relayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position, noting that PM Modi emphasized strict penalties for those behind exam leaks and framed preventing paper leaks as a “national responsibility” requiring a foolproof system.
