Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Narendra Modi’s Apology Over Student Protest Crackdown in Delhi, Calls Action ‘Completely Un-Indian’

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise for the police action against students protesting over alleged examination irregularities. Calling the crackdown "completely un-Indian," Gandhi accused the government of suppressing the voices of young people and sought accountability for the handling of the demonstrations.

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Government's Response

Speaking to reporters, Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister's silence over the police action and said the use of force against protesting students was unacceptable. He urged the Centre to acknowledge the concerns of students and issue an apology for the incident. 'Stop This Nonsense of Thrashing Students': Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi's Apology Over Police Crackdown.

Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi's Apology Over Student Protest Crackdown

The Congress leader also argued that responsibility for the police action extended beyond the Education Ministry. He said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign, but added that the Home Ministry and the Prime Minister were ultimately accountable for the crackdown.

Opposition Demands Discussion in Parliament

Gandhi said the Opposition would continue to raise the issue both inside and outside Parliament, insisting that students' concerns over alleged examination irregularities and the police response should be debated. He also met injured protesters and reiterated that the Opposition would ensure their voices were heard. ‘If Parliament Can’t Discuss India’s Youth, What Is It For?’: Rahul Gandhi on Student Protest Crackdown.

Protests Follow Alleged Exam Irregularities

The demonstrations were sparked by allegations surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination and broader concerns about the integrity of competitive examinations. Protesters have demanded greater accountability, reforms to the examination system and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

On Monday, a march towards Parliament led to clashes between protesters and police. Authorities used barricades and crowd-control measures to stop the demonstrators, resulting in injuries to both protesters and police personnel. Protest organisers alleged excessive use of force, while police said action was taken to maintain law and order.

Government Defends Its Position

The Centre has maintained that it is committed to protecting the integrity of public examinations and taking strict action against those responsible for any paper leak or examination malpractice. Prime Minister Modi recently described preventing paper leaks as a "national responsibility" and urged all stakeholders to work together to safeguard the future of students.

Political Debate Continues

The police action has intensified the political confrontation between the ruling government and the Opposition, with both sides presenting differing accounts of the events. As protests continue and investigations into the alleged examination irregularities progress, the issue is expected to remain a key point of debate in Parliament and in the public sphere.

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