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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee supported the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, but accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect students and examinations. He said stricter laws alone cannot restore trust lost due to repeated paper leak controversies
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Opposition leaders criticised the BJP over the welcome accorded to former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after his resignation amid NEET-UG 2026 protests. Congress leaders questioned the gesture during debate on the Public Examination Amendment Bill, alleging failure of the system
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The BJP has intensified its Instagram outreach following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers using reels to engage young people, promote exam reforms and defend the government's anti-paper leak legislation amid sustained Opposition criticism
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his planned Bihar visit after sensing a BJP defeat in the Bankipur assembly bypoll. He also accused the state government of acting under pressure following protests over the NEET paper leak.
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The BJP has intensified Instagram outreach to engage youth after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers are using reels and videos to highlight exam reforms, anti-paper leak measures, and government responses amid student protests
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The Congress criticised BJP MPs for welcoming former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Parliament after his resignation. Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the BJP considered Pradhan's tenure commendable despite allegations over NEET irregularities and protests by students
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The Congress accused the BJP of using excessive force against protesting students in Bihar over allegations that AK-47 rifles were deployed during demonstrations. The BJP rejected the claims, demanded Rahul Gandhi's apology and accused him of spreading misinformation
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Madhya Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against a social media influencer from Niwari for allegedly posting an abusive Instagram video targeting former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the Delhi Police following a complaint by a local BJP leader
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BJP leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka's Congress government of political hypocrisy over accountability for question paper leaks. He criticised Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's decision to hold district officials responsible, alleging the government was shifting blame instead of fixing recruitment system failures
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A Hindu organisation’s plan to install a 1.5-tonne Shiva Lingam near the 14th-century Adina Mosque in Malda has revived the mandir-masjid debate. The BJP claims the ASI-protected site stands atop the historic Adinath Temple, while police issued security warnings
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BJP President Nitin Nabin commended Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Education Minister, calling it a display of high integrity. While the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the resignation as their first victory after 36 days of NEET-related protests, agitation continues
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Senior BJP leaders, including Kiren Rijiju and Vinod Tawde, praised Dharmendra Pradhan's public service following his resignation as Union Education Minister amid NEET controversy protests, describing his tenure as dedicated to student welfare and national education goals.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao joined students protesting paper leaks at Indira Park, warning Prime Minister Narendra Modi that youth unrest has brought down governments globally. Demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, KTR accused the Centre of ignoring student grievances
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NDA leaders protested at Parliament’s Makar Dwar over the NEET paper leak issue, accusing Congress of avoiding debate and disrupting proceedings. BJP leaders backed fast-track courts announced by PM Modi and urged discussion on exam reforms while criticising Opposition protests
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Tension gripped Bollikunta village in Warangal over the proposed installation of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue near a Dr. BR Ambedkar statue. Police deployed forces as rival groups gathered, while officials held discussions to resolve the dispute peacefully
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BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of avoiding debate on paper leak issues in Parliament, claiming discussions would expose their double standards. He backed Prime Minister Modi’s fast-track court announcement and assured strict action against those involved in exam irregularities
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Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after BJP and Congress workers clashed during rival protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and demonstrations in Delhi. Police intervened with a lathi charge, detained leaders from both parties and brought the situation under control.
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The BJP on Wednesday defended the government's approach to the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation, stating the Centre remained sensitive and open to dialogue. MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of political opportunism and spreading false narratives
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The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing his Leader of Opposition privileges after his protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over alleged NEET paper leak issues. BJP leaders alleged political motives, while Congress demanded accountability over police action against student protesters
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the BJP-led Central government as "anti-India" following police action against youth protesters in Delhi. He demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and supported demands raised by Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijit Dipke