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Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases failed to address students' key demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET irregularities

Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak to remain peaceful and avoid violence, saying accountability, investigation and reforms were essential while insisting Parliament was the appropriate forum to debate the issue

Gitanjali Angmo urged people not to blame peaceful student protesters without evidence, saying their concerns deserve to be heard. She criticised narratives portraying students negatively and called for protecting their voices amid the ongoing CJP-led agitation

The Bihar Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed heated clashes between the NDA and Opposition over the Patna student protest, police lathi-charge, and tear gas use during paper leak demonstrations. Leaders traded accusations, while Opposition demanded accountability and ruling parties defended police action

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will skip his birthday celebrations and join a BRS Vidyarthi protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad, on Thursday morning. The demonstration is in solidarity with students opposing the Centre’s actions in New Delhi and condemning police excesses against protesters.

A student protest in Mumbai’s Chembur area turned dramatic when a man casually opened the latch of a police van, allowing detained youths to escape. The protest, held in violation of prohibitory orders, saw 700–800 students gather. Police exercised restraint, detaining around 200 individuals.

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

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

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

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

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 25-day hunger strike for his health. The outfit assured Wangchuk that the protest over competitive exam irregularities will continue until demands are met

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing his Leader of Opposition privileges after his protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over alleged NEET paper leak issues. BJP leaders alleged political motives, while Congress demanded accountability over police action against student protesters

Opposition parties led by the Congress disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings for a third day, protesting alleged police action against students over the NEET paper leak issue. Amid sloganeering, the Chairman adjourned the House after tributes and announcements on rail and Sikkim developments

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh criticised the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, urging the government to hear students' demands. He said he expected to be labelled "anti-national" again for speaking out, recalling the backlash after the farmers' protests

Left parties on Monday strongly condemned police action against students participating in the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march in New Delhi. Leaders demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the scrapping of NTA, and the withdrawal of NEP 2020

Police used teargas and lathis in central Delhi on Monday as thousands protested over competitive exam paper leaks and Sonam Wangchuk's fast. Demonstrators demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, disrupting central Delhi and prompting Parliament adjournments

JNTU-Hyderabad students have written to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleging harassment by university administrators over hostel room disputes. The Students Protection Forum has demanded the removal of top officials and a state-wide university grievance cell

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced strong support for students protesting against exam paper leaks. Calling education and safety fundamental rights rather than privileges, she urged for institutional accountability, stating the crisis transcends partisan politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his alleged remarks against protesting students, demanding an apology and resignation. Gandhi accused the BJP of branding critics and dissenters with derogatory labels and reiterated his call for affordable, quality education and fair examinations for students

The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India