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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister, alleging it sends a wrong message on women’s safety. The BJP has faced criticism from Congress over Joshi’s remarks on the Bilkis Bano case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Education Minister Pralhad Joshi of defending rapists and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing him. Priyanka Gandhi echoed the attack in Lok Sabha, while the BJP demanded proof. Congress cited Joshi's past remarks on the Bilkis Bano convicts' release

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

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

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, the state unit announced. The visit comes amid heightened political activity, with party leaders saying it aims to energise workers and reinforce the Congress' commitment to democracy, social justice and youth issues

The opposition will intensify its attack on the government in Parliament over the alleged police action against protesting students, demanding accountability and an apology from the prime minister while finalising its stand on the proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law ahead of debate

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

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated that removing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam leaks is non-negotiable. Calling students India's future and Prime Minister Narendra Modi the past, Gandhi assured protesters at Jantar Mantar that no pressure would displace them

Rahul Gandhi met students observing a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and backed their three key demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He said the protesters would continue their agitation despite detentions, threats and university advisories.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a "criminal education minister" and blaming him for paper leaks and student unrest. Presenting injured Delhi University student Sahil, allegedly hit by a pellet gun during the July 20 protests, Gandhi accused the government of attacking the future of youth and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s apology. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns.

The Congress on Friday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament on paper leaks rather than issuing video messages. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged the PM to sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and apologise for police action against protesting students

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message on paper leaks, alleging he ignored student protests and police action. Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability, while Rahul Gandhi questioned the PM for avoiding the issue of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking an unconditional public apology within 48 hours over allegations linking him to Globarena Technologies and the 2019 Intermediate examination controversy, failing which legal action has been threatened.

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions for the fourth consecutive day as opposition members demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, while the government maintained it was ready for an extensive parliamentary debate

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

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced plans to serve a legal notice to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, demanding an apology or facing legal action over allegations linking him to Globarena in the 2019 Intermediate exam results controversy.

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

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reiterated his demand for the abolition of NEET, calling it the only solution to the issue. He backed the Opposition's protest over the alleged paper leak and termed Rahul Gandhi's arrest "anti-democratic" and condemnable

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.