Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Lead Protest Over Student Agitation, Demand PM Narendra Modi’s Resignation (Videos)

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have escalated their opposition against the Union government over the ongoing student agitations regarding examination paper leaks and systemic education reforms. Demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the senior Congress leaders strongly condemned police action against students demonstrating near Parliament on the opening days of the Monsoon Session.

Opposition Heightens Pressure Over Police Crackdown on Demonstrators

The political confrontation intensified following a high-stakes march toward Parliament organized by student groups protesting recurring examination controversies, including the NEET-UG paper leak allegations. Security forces deployed tear gas and used baton charges to disperse demonstrators who attempted to breach security perimeters, leading to several detentions and injured personnel on both sides. 'Stop This Nonsense of Thrashing Students': Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi's Apology Over Police Crackdown.

Addressing reporters in the Parliament complex, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Centre’s heavy-handed response, questioning why student demands for structural education reforms were met with police force.

"We are simply asking for an open parliamentary discussion on the country's education policy," Priyanka Gandhi said. "Instead of listening to young citizens, authority is being exercised through tear gas and batons. These are our children, and Parliament belongs to them as much as anyone else."

Demand for Accountability and Resignations

In a video message released on social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi labeled the current administration as the "most youth-hostile government in India's history," citing widespread frustration among students. He highlighted that recurring paper leaks have affected tens of millions of students across multiple competitive exams, accusing the administration of targeting student protesters while failing to penalize perpetrators behind exam leaks.

"The young people marching on the streets of New Delhi are not criminals; they are asking for a fair, transparent, and functioning education system," Gandhi stated. He further argued that Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must take direct responsibility for the police action and step down from their posts, while also questioning why Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned. CJP Protest: JP Nadda, Rahul Gandhi Visit RML Hospital to Meet Injured Protesters After Lathicharge.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Lead Protests over Student Agitation

Background and Broader Political Context

The nationwide student stir comes amid growing public scrutiny over competitive examination management, centralized testing protocols, and governance standards in secondary and higher education. Opposition parties have sought formal parliamentary debates on examination security during the ongoing session.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police maintained that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain enforced around high-security administrative regions in the capital, stating that necessary security measures were deployed to maintain public safety. As proceedings continue in Parliament, opposition representatives have indicated they will persist in raising student rights and education system reforms as central issues throughout the legislative session.

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