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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak marks the latest instance of the Narendra Modi government bowing to public pressure. Previous major retreats include the repeal of the farm laws, land bill lapse, and M.J. Akbar's exit

Sonia Gandhi alleged that the Modi government has weakened India's education system, ignored students' demands for accountability and reforms, and responded to peaceful protests with repression. She also criticised education policies, examination reforms, and the handling of alleged paper leak cases

The Modi government's response to the protests in India's national capital has been disappointing, following a familiar playbook of denial, callousness, repression and misrepresentation

The Indian National Congress accused the Centre of continuing a "calibrated capitulation" to China despite a record trade deficit. Jairam Ramesh alleged the policy is hurting MSMEs while raising concerns over border, water security and strategic issues

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill is the latest move to centralise control over India's legacy institutions

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on Gaza, calling its silence morally and strategically indefensible. She alleged India had distanced itself from historical allies and urged the country to reclaim an independent and humanitarian foreign policy

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the Modi government’s women-led development model, citing schemes like Ujjwala, Mudra loans, and women’s reservation law. He said these initiatives have strengthened women’s dignity, safety, economic independence, and political participation over the past 12 years

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with ₹900 crore annually and impose nearly ₹25,000 crore on women nationwide

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over inflation and the financial struggles of autorickshaw drivers, saying rising costs have crippled livelihoods. After interacting with drivers in Delhi, he promised to raise their concerns in Parliament and accused the government of ignoring their hardships

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the unmatched courage of soldiers during Operation Sindoor, noting their role not only in combat but also in humanitarian relief during crises, underscoring the defining character of India’s defence forces.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway multitracking projects worth ₹24,815 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, adding 601 km to the network. The upgrades aim to boost freight movement, industrial connectivity, and tourism across key routes

The Congress has alleged that the Modi government is attempting to shelve the caste census to avoid pressure for OBC women’s reservation. The remarks come ahead of a special Parliament session on amendments to the women’s reservation law

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government for lacking direction on economic issues, warning that rising fuel prices, a weakening rupee and inflationary pressures would impact households, and alleging that petrol and LPG prices may increase after upcoming elections

The Congress criticised the government over its silence after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s strategic autonomy was compromised and raised concerns over energy security and Indians in the Gulf

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, saying it lacks policy vision and offers no solutions to key challenges such as jobs, inequality, manufacturing slowdown and federal stress, even as the government raised capital expenditure targets.

The Congress accused the Modi government of undermining the ecological integrity of the Aravallis by redefining the mountain range. Jairam Ramesh questioned the move’s intent, warned of increased mining and real estate pressure, and alleged that expert recommendations were being ignored

Congress has questioned the effectiveness of the Modi government’s new labour codes, urging measures like a Rs 400 minimum wage, Rs 25 lakh health coverage, employment guarantees in urban areas, social security for unorganised workers, and an end to contractualisation

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy said he maintains a “special bond” with the BJP-led Centre and is getting approvals for key projects. He accused Union Minister Kishan Reddy of diverting investments to Gujarat and predicted Congress rule in Telangana till 2034