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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi backed protesting students, declaring their demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, accountability for police assault, and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as legitimate and non-negotiable.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over NEET paper leaks, alleging that 152 leaks in 10 years have affected 7.5 crore students with zero convictions, while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The government said it is ready for a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the alleged NEET paper leak issue, while asserting that street protests will not resolve the matter. The Opposition continued demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed distress over the ongoing NEET student protests at Jantar Mantar, calling the uncertainty faced by young people "gut wrenching" and urging the government to engage in peaceful, empathetic dialogue

Volunteers, vendors, and community groups have turned Jantar Mantar into a massive open kitchen, distributing free meals, pizzas, biryani, and water to sustain students participating in the CJP's ongoing NEET paper leak protest

The Cockroach Janta Party expressed willingness to hold talks with the government regarding the ongoing NEET paper leak agitation, provided discussions take place at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue rather than a minister's residence

The Cockroach Janta Party has written to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urging him to end his 25-day hunger strike over health concerns, promising that the peaceful agitation demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will continue

Rejecting a second invitation for talks at Union Minister J.P. Nadda's residence, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das demanded that the government meet protesting students at Jantar Mantar regarding the ongoing paper leak controversy and demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted as Opposition parties demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak and police action against protesters. The government agreed to discuss the issue, while Speaker Om Birla urged debate, but protests continued, leading to adjournment

Cockroach Janta Party protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. The agitation entered its second month, while founder Abhijeet Dipke urged peaceful protests and Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike

Rahul Gandhi demanded the resignation of Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Amit Shah over the NEET paper leak controversy, sought an apology to students and education reforms, and accused the Centre of avoiding a parliamentary debate on the issue.

The Centre said it is ready to discuss the NEET issue and related protests in Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands after assurances were given. The Congress leader later was detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence

The Samajwadi Party and Congress criticised the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak and the Delhi Police action against protesters. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, condemned the use of force, and raised the issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said strict action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leak and urged states to work with the Centre to prevent future leaks. He also stressed protecting students' interests and farmers while discussing free trade agreements

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said MPs feared being attacked during the CJP-led 'Chalo Sansad' protest as Parliament gates were shut amid escalating tensions. She praised Delhi Police for protecting lawmakers and the public despite injuries suffered during clashes

Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the crackdown on protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The editorial described the agitation as the “beginning of a revolution,” accusing Modi of shielding “corrupt and incompetent” ministers.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke alleged that Delhi Police used excessive force against students during a march towards Parliament. He said the agitation and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike until protesting student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to meet them in hospital. He appealed for dialogue and urged the government to address the protesters' concerns.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the country's "most anti-youth" prime minister, alleging the government failed students over paper leaks and responded to peaceful protests with police action instead of addressing accountability and education concerns

Left parties on Monday strongly condemned police action against students participating in the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march in New Delhi. Leaders demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the scrapping of NTA, and the withdrawal of NEP 2020