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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has refused to meet Union ministers at their residences, insisting on talks at a neutral venue near Jantar Mantar, where student protests over the NEET paper leak continue to intensify. The agitation, led by Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike and joined by students nationwide, has spread to Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Mumbai, and Rajasthan, prompting police crackdowns, metro closures, and court interventions.

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

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre assures that no punitive action will be taken against student protesters. He said Union ministers had responded positively to his other demands on compensation and parliamentary discussion

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

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a petition alleging police brutality against CJP student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to examine video evidence, while legal bodies SCBA and SCAORA demanded an independent inquiry

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

Congress and BJP workers clashed in Vijayawada during rival protests over Rahul Gandhi’s detention in Delhi amid the NEET paper leak controversy. Both sides accused each other of violence, while Congress alleged police excesses and BJP charged Congress with backing anti-national forces.

Students staged a protest at Hyderabad’s Arts College demanding a judicial inquiry into the alleged lathi-charge during the NEET UG paper leak protest march in Delhi. They sought action against police officials, accountability over paper leaks, and reforms in the education system.

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

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition of using the ongoing student protests for political purposes and urged it to raise concerns in Parliament. He said the government is committed to addressing students' issues and called for smooth functioning of the Monsoon session

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

The Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments and failed to transact significant business as the Opposition and the government clashed over the NEET paper leak issue. The deadlock continued despite the government's offer to discuss the matter in the House

Supreme Court bar associations SCBA and SCAORA condemned police action against students and lawyers protesting NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Calling peaceful dissent a constitutional right, both bodies demanded a time-bound, impartial inquiry into the "excessive use of force."

Actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah voiced strong support for students protesting NEET irregularities. Condemning police action on the 'Chalo Sansad' march, Shah warned authorities that "everything will be remembered," while Pathak Shah apologized to the youth

Bihar Police used water cannons and tear gas to stop an AISA student march in Patna demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET leaks. The crackdown sparked heated exchanges in the Legislative Council, leading to an opposition walkout

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 NEET student march to Parliament. The court ordered all CCTV footage preserved and scheduled the next hearing for September 11

An opposition MP delegation will visit activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital to request he end his 25-day hunger strike. MPs pledged to raise student concerns over exam irregularities and education sector accountability in the Monsoon Session of Parliament

Playback singer Arijit Singh and several prominent public figures have condemned the police crackdown on students protesting the NEET exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Singh criticized the use of force during the 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament in New Delhi

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