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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging an Allahabad High Court order directing the CBI and ED to verify allegations of disproportionate assets against him. The apex court is likely to hear his plea on August 17
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NDA and Opposition MPs staged separate protests at Parliament’s Makar Dwar on the final day of the Monsoon session, trading accusations over Ayodhya temple donations, Amit Shah’s absence and alleged police action against protesters. The Lok Sabha was later adjourned sine die
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BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of adopting an “anarchic mindset” by repeatedly disrupting Parliament and avoiding debate. His remarks came amid a standoff over alleged police action against protesting students, with Home Minister Amit Shah offering to discuss the issue
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The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a parliamentary discussion on students’ protests, calling it a “last-minute” attempt to revive his image. Gandhi demanded answers over alleged police action against protesting students and sought Shah’s resignation
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed Parliament discussion, calling it a “lecture” and demanding accountability over alleged pellet-gun firing at protesting students. Gandhi said Shah should resign if he ordered the action or failed to prevent it
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday amid Opposition sloganeering demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against NEET protesters. Two key Bills, including the NCDC Amendment Bill and Kerala name-change Bill, were also passed.
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Jharkhand students continued their agitation against alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment irregularities for the 19th day, demanding Rahul Gandhi visit Ranchi after Monday's police action. Protesters seek cancellation of JSSC-CGL and a CBI probe, while the government favours dialogue
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition remains firm on its demands amid the Parliament logjam, including a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students. He called the Jharkhand student protest a separate issue
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Normal life was disrupted across Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a statewide bandh protesting police action against job aspirants. The agitation follows demands for recruitment exam reforms and an independent probe, amid ED and CID investigations into alleged irregularities
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NDA and Opposition MPs staged rival protests outside Parliament over police action against protesting students in Jharkhand. The NDA accused Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of disrupting proceedings, while Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence to address the issue in Parliament
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NDA MPs protested at Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of avoiding a discussion on police action against protesting students. The BJP said Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to respond, while the Opposition continued protests over NEET irregularities and alleged police brutality
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The Congress accused BJP Yuva Morcha members of being transported from West Bengal to Jharkhand to alter the character of student protests over alleged exam irregularities. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal condemned police action and urged dialogue to resolve protesters’ concerns
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Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition wants Amit Shah to clarify whether he ordered firing on protesting students, rejecting a general debate on education. Congress reiterated three demands—Shah's clarification, PM Modi's apology over student police action and a statement on Ram Temple donations
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the use of force against protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand, saying students have the right to peaceful demonstrations. He urged the Hemant Soren government to continue dialogue and immediately address allegations of recruitment examination irregularities
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Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday urged party leaders to exercise caution in public statements after remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor about Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. Venugopal said such comments could please the BJP and defended Gandhi’s engagement with Gen Z
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of remaining silent over alleged police action against students protesting paper leaks in Delhi. He demanded accountability, saying batons and pellets were used against young protesters and Parliament remained deadlocked over the issue
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Union Minister Sanjay Seth backed protesting JPSC aspirants in Ranchi and criticised the Jharkhand government and Rahul Gandhi over their handling of the agitation. He alleged attempts to divide students and demanded action on examination irregularities, while BJP leaders accused the government of politicising the issue
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj drew thousands of students, who offered mixed reactions. While some praised his emphasis on youth issues such as jobs, exams, and opportunities for economically weaker students, others questioned whether his promises would be fulfilled if he came to power.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called India’s youth its greatest strength at a student interaction in Prayagraj, highlighting unemployment, paper leaks, declining manufacturing and AI-driven job concerns. He urged students to confront challenges without hatred or violence and work towards systemic change