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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people

The CJP welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to quash FIRs against NEET protesters and urged swift implementation of a pan-India compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. The party also called off its September 5 march following the court’s directions

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said FIRs against participants in July protests would be withdrawn, with no stringent action. The government will also compensate families of NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak victims who died by suicide, sources said

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised Delhi Police over the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in a moving bus, questioning why thousands of personnel were deployed during student protests but failed to prevent crimes against women. Two accused have been arrested

The Cockroach Janta Party announced a September 5 protest march in Delhi, accusing the Centre of failing to implement commitments made after its July agitation over examination irregularities. Families of deceased NEET aspirants and alleged police brutality victims will lead the peaceful march

The Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances following withdrawal of its nationwide agitation, saying the government has yet to communicate steps on FIRs, punitive action against protesters and compensation

The Supreme Court has formed a five-member high-powered committee headed by Justice R Subhash Reddy to examine allegations of police excesses during Delhi student protests and violence against security personnel. The panel will submit periodic findings and recommend further action

The Jharkhand government cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all recruitment tests conducted by outsourced agency TDPL since 2014 amid protests over alleged irregularities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also announced an exam reforms committee, but protesters vowed to continue demanding a CBI probe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday praised students who protested over paper leaks and alleged police excesses, particularly girls who he claimed faced abuse and violence. He announced a girls-only “Chhatron ki Goonj” interaction in Pune on August 22

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

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

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah amid debate over Bollywood's response to student protests. Referring to Shah's earlier “dog with a bone” remark, Ranaut questioned his patriotism and accused him of supporting a neighbouring country

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

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

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

The government offered to discuss student protests in Lok Sabha, with Home Minister Amit Shah set to respond. Amid opposition sloganeering, the House passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without debate before being adjourned for the day

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

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

Talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting aspirants over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks failed to break the deadlock on Saturday. Protesters said their agitation would continue until demands, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and an independent probe, are met

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie