Why Rahul Gandhi Staged a Sit-In Near PM Modi’s Residence, Congress MP Explains (Video)
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed his decision to stage a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence, stating the demonstration was necessary to highlight systemic failures in the Indian education system and recent police action against student protesters.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed his decision to stage a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence, stating the demonstration was necessary to highlight systemic failures in the Indian education system and recent police action against student protesters. The sit-in, which led to the temporary detention and subsequent release of several senior Congress leaders by Delhi Police, followed nationwide outrage over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Demand for Debate in Parliament
Speaking after meeting the Lok Sabha Speaker, Gandhi stated that opposition leaders had formally requested a structured debate in Parliament regarding the handling of student protests in the national capital. According to Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Speaker indicated that permission from the government was required to schedule the discussion. Gandhi claimed that subsequent interactions made it clear the government lacked interest in taking up the debate, prompting opposition leaders to march toward the Prime Minister’s residence to draw national attention to the issue. 'Stop This Nonsense of Thrashing Students': Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi's Apology Over Police Crackdown.
Focus on Structural Issues in Education
Highlighting the concerns raised by students and opposition parties, Gandhi criticized the rising costs of education and recurring examination paper leaks across the country. He questioned why families face severe financial burdens to educate their children while exams continue to suffer from administrative lapses. During the protest, Gandhi demanded the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah over the handling of the examination controversy and subsequent security responses.
Government Response and Counterclaims
Responding to the protest, Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, met briefly with opposition leaders at the site. Singh stated that the government was fully prepared to discuss all issues related to NEET in Parliament according to prescribed rules. However, Singh criticized the sit-in, accusing the Leader of the Opposition of altering his demands and moving away from an initial agreement to end the demonstration once assurances for a parliamentary discussion were offered. Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of ‘Using Students As Political Tools’ After PM Modi Residence Protest.
Rahul Gandhi Explains Sit-In Outside PM’s Residence Over NEET Controversy
भारत के छात्रों और प्रधानमंत्री को मेरा सीधा संदेश... pic.twitter.com/pgZZHLLz8h
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 21, 2026
Background and Heightened Tensions
The demonstration at Lok Kalyan Marg followed a high-tension day in New Delhi, during which student groups marched toward Parliament to protest paper leak allegations. Clashes between security personnel and demonstrators resulted in multiple injuries, prompting senior opposition figures—including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra—to visit injured students in local hospitals prior to joining the protest outside the Prime Minister's residence.
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