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The Congress demanded a Parliament discussion on the alleged use of metal pellets against student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations and asked Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, citing a medico-legal report and seeking accountability

Congress and INDIA bloc MPs staged a protest at Parliament’s Makar Dwar demanding accountability from the NDA government over alleged police firing and use of force against students during the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march against NEET paper leaks.

Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra criticised Rahul Gandhi over the delay in the Karnataka Cabinet expansion, accusing the Congress high command of controlling state governance. He said repeated Delhi visits by Congress leaders insult Karnataka's mandate and demanded an immediate decision on ministerial appointments

Congress faces criticism for cracking down on unemployed youth in Telangana even as it protests police action in Delhi. Police detained the Unemployed JAC chairman over demands to fill 19,000 vacancies, scrap GO 46, and raise age limits for SI and constable posts.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, alleging Shah ordered or allowed police to use pellet guns and brutal force against protesting students over the NEET paper leak. Gandhi demanded Shah’s dismissal and a Supreme Court-monitored probe, calling him either “culpable” or “incompetent.”

Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of controlling India's education system and influencing educational institutions, alleging that students were being discouraged from independent thinking. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he claimed the organisation wanted young people to become "Andhabhakts" instead of critical thinkers

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations in the Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters. He denied claims of firing, demanded an apology from the Congress leader and defended the government's handling of the education system

Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah authorised police excesses against student protesters, triggering repeated adjournments. He also criticised the BJP and RSS, linked student protests to concerns over education, and defended the youth's role in raising public issues

Karnataka Police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna over alleged remarks threatening Rahul Gandhi's family during a public event in Udupi. Congress condemned the statement as hate speech, while police initiated an investigation under multiple BNS provisions

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