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Congress Leaders Protest Outside PM Modi's Residence Over NEET Police Action
On July 21, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge led a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, demanding resignations over police action against students protesting NEET paper leak irregularities. The sit-in followed clashes during a Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament. Several opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, were detained by Delhi Police amid heightened security. The government expressed willingness to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament, while the Congress accused it of evading accountability. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized Congress's protest, alleging it weakened the ongoing student agitation.
CJP Removes Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya After Viral Burger Video During Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a viral video showed him eating a burger at a mall during the party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest in Delhi, where demonstrators faced police action. The party condemned his conduct as "deeply insensitive" and inconsistent with its values. Dahiya defended himself, citing exhaustion and hunger, and questioned the criticism. He was also confronted by protesters for his absence. The timing of the video has not been independently verified, and the controversy sparked widespread online debate.
PM Modi Calls for Strict Action on NEET Paper Leak Amid Nationwide Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NDA parliamentary meeting amid nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, emphasizing swift government action including the arrest of 13 accused and a prompt re-examination to protect students' futures. Modi called for the strictest punishment for those responsible and urged unity across political lines to prevent future leaks, describing it as a national responsibility. The government highlighted measures to strengthen exam integrity, while opposition protests demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid concerns over examination irregularities and police response to demonstrations.



