The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to resume for Day 3 after both Houses witnessed repeated disruptions for the second consecutive day over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against protesters in the national capital. Another stormy showdown between the Opposition and the Centre is expected on Wednesday.
Police stopped a delegation of the opposition MPs from meeting activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital.
Hundreds Of Protestors Hit Streets In Chembur, Demanding Resignation Of PM Modi & Dharmendra Pradhan
Mumbai Police detained protesters in Chembur during demonstrations over the alleged NEET paper leak and reported action against students at Jantar Mantar. Hundreds of protesters raised slogans during the protest, saying, ' Jab jab Modi darta hai, police ko aage karta hai'.
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All stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open for passenger services, says Delhi metro
INDIA Bloc MPs Head to Medanta to Meet Sonam Wangchuk
A delegation of INDIA bloc MPs on Wednesday left for Medanta Hospital to meet activist Sonam Wangchuk. The visit comes after Wangchuk said he would end his hunger strike if the Centre gives an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against students and protesters who participated in the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
The Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram account has now been restored
'Cockroach Janta Party’s Instagram account has been taken down by Narendra Modi.': Abhijeet Dipke
Sonam Wangchuk Says Will End Fast If Govt Assures No Action Against Protesters
Sonam Wangchuk has written to Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh, thanking them for visiting him in hospital and appealing to him to end his hunger strike. In his letter, Wangchuk said he would end his fast if the government gives an "unequivocal assurance" that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against young protesters who participated in the movement.
Wangchuk said the government had assured him of considering compensation for families of students who died by suicide following examination paper leaks and a meaningful discussion in Parliament on accountability, including the issue of the Education Minister's resignation. He also described the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march as peaceful and urged that democratic protests should not be met with legal harassment or excessive force. He added that he wants to return to his students and work but cannot do so at the cost of the young people for whom the movement began.
Ahead of his press conference, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi plays footage from the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest.
Delhi: Addressing a press conference, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, “7.5 crore students and their families are affected by this (paper leak). These are middle-class and poor families. They put their hard-earned money into this...And the best part of this is zero convictions.”
'Not An Isolated Incident': Delhi HC Questions Police Stand, Seeks Reply On PILs Alleging Excessive Force During CJP Protest
The Delhi HC seeks the Delhi Police's and the Centre's responses on PILs alleging excessive force during the CJP protest, questions the police stand and orders the preservation of CCTV footage and other records related to the July 20 NEET paper leak march.
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Woman Threatens PM Modi With Grave Harm At CJP Protest
Videos from the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar showing alleged calls for violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sparked a legal debate. Lawyers differ on whether such remarks attract provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including criminal intimidation and public mischief laws.
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Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Letter Goes Viral Amid CJP Protest; Here Is The Truth
Amid escalating protests and mounting pressure against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, various letters claiming to be his resignation letter are going viral on social media. However, the resignation letter is fake.
One of the fake letters on Reddit read, "Respected Rashtrapati Ji, I, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, hereby tender my resignation from the office of the Union Minister of Education, Government of India, with immediate effect."
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Centre Agrees To Detailed Lok Sabha Debate
The Centre has agreed to hold a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the NEET paper leak issue. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the government's announcement. While the Opposition welcomed the debate, it continued to demand Pradhan's resignation over the handling of the alleged examination irregularities.
Maharashtra Congress Leaders Held For Protesting In Mumbai Demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Several senior Maharashtra Congress leaders, including state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal and Vijay Wadettiwar, were detained by Mumbai Police on Wednesday while leading a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged police action against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Opposition Demands HM Statement, Seeks Education Minister's Resignation
The Opposition on Wednesday strongly condemned the alleged police action against protesting students and opposition leaders, calling it "shameful" and "contrary to the dignity of Indian democracy." It demanded that the Home Minister make a detailed statement in Parliament on the lathi charge and subsequent police action, while also seeking a public apology from the Prime Minister to students, a time-bound discussion on the country's education and examination system, and the immediate resignation of the Education Minister.
DMRC Closes 16 Delhi Metro Stations Citing Security Reasons, Hundreds Of Commuters Stranded During Peak Hours
The closure of 16 metro stations by the DMRC due to "security reasons" amid the ongoing CJP protest on Wednesday left hundreds of office-goers, students and other commuters stranded, forcing many to change routes midway, exit at unfamiliar stations and scramble for alternative transport during the morning rush.
A clash broke out between BJP and Congress workers after BJP leaders reached the Congress office to stage a gherao following Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's protest outside the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi
'If You Want To Talk, Come Here: Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke's Message To Govt
"We request the government to agree. Its arrogance must end, "CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said, as reported by NDTV. The statement comes after it was reported that the Centre is set to hold another round of talks with representatives of the CJP on Wednesday.
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CJP Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday appealed to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying, "The country needs him, and his life is far too precious to be put at further risk." Dipke added that the peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar would continue until the group's demands are met.
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CJP Seeks Meeting at Neutral Venue
Saurav Das, Chief Spokesperson, Cockroach Janta Party, says, "This morning, the police reached out to us and said that JP Nadda wanted to talk to us... We are not going to anyone's office... We could meet at a neutral place near Jantar Mantar."
Manoj Jarange-Patil Visits Jantar Mantar Amid CJP Protest
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil visited Jantar Mantar to support the ongoing protest led by Abhijeet Dipke. He urged demonstrators to remain peaceful, avoid marching towards Parliament and assured that the Maratha community would stand with them if required.
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Delhi Protest: Injured Woman Taken Off Ventilator, Shows Steady Recovery at RML Hospital
Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on Wednesday said the 21-year-old woman injured in the reported protest-related incident has shown encouraging clinical improvement. She has been taken off the ventilator and is now breathing on her own. The hospital said she is conscious, responding to commands, and her MRI scans of the brain and spine are normal. Doctors added that her condition continues to improve under close medical supervision, and she remains the only patient admitted to RML Hospital in connection with the incident.
Pradhan Meets Om Birla as Govt Agrees to NEET Paper Leak Debate Live Update:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday after the government agreed to a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha. According to officials, the meeting took place in Parliament shortly after the Centre reiterated its willingness to hold the debate and urged the Speaker to convene an all-party meeting to finalise the rule, date and duration of the discussion.
'It's Not About Congress, SP or BJP; It's About the Youth': Akhilesh Yadav
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav, says, "This is not an issue of Congress, Samajwadi Party, BJP... this is an issue of students, youths. The way government has behaved... students were thrashed. We were compelled to hold protest outside the PM's residence. Why can't the PM give statement in the House when he can make statements outside?"
Govt Ready for NEET Paper Leak Discussion, Says Rijiju
In Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "For three days we have been offering that the Government is absolutely ready to have a discussion on NEET paper leak issue. Since day 1 we have been saying that discussions have to be held as per rules. When the discussion is to be held, the duration of the discussion and under what rule the discussion is to be held should be decided after speaking with Floor Leaders of all parties. Govt is ready to have discussion on NEET paper leak issue. There should be a construction discussion for the future of the youth of this country - this is what the Govt wants."
Food Donations Flood Jantar Mantar As CJP Urges Supporters To Stop Sending Meals
Thousands supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak flooded Delhi's Jantar Mantar with food donations, forcing organisers to ask people to stop sending meals. The movement, backed by activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, gained momentum after his detention, highlighting widespread public solidarity.
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Opposition MPs NEET Protest: From Hong Kong To Parliament: How Black Became The Colour Of Resistance
When Opposition Members of Parliament arrived on the Parliament premises clad in head-to-toe black, they were tapping into a centuries-old political strategy. Demonstrating in solid dark attire, whether on street corners or inside legislative halls, bridges the gap between personal grief and public defiance.
Historically associated with bereavement, black is adopted to signal public mourning over systemic failures, institutional injustice or young lives disrupted by policy decisions. It transforms personal sorrow into a stark political statement.
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'Don't Waste Our Time' : Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Listing Of Plea Against Police Action On Student Protesters
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police crackdown on CJP supporters in the national capital during the "Chalo Sansad" march.
"Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time," the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told the lawyer who mentioned the matter.
Rajkummar Rao Backs Students' Right To Be Heard
Reacting to the CJP student protests, Rajkummar Rao said on Wednesday, "When young people feel unheard, society must listen."
Govt Hopes For Breakthrough In Round 2 Of Talks With CJP On July 22
Centre is set to hold another round of talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest on Wednesday, according to News 18.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Arrive In Black Clothes, Launch Protest In Parliament
Congress MPs, including Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, arrived in black clothes at Parliament on Wednesday to stage a protest against the government.
Delhi HC To hear PIL Against Police Action Against protestors
Delhi High Court will today hear a PIL challenging the alleged police action against students and other protesters during activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. The plea seeks an independent probe into the July 18 operation, preservation of evidence and guidelines to protect the constitutional right to peaceful protest, reported news agency ANI.
TMC Gives Notice In Rajya Sabha Over Police Action On Protesters
The Trinamool Congress has given a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha for the House to immediately discuss the alleged Delhi Police action against protestors.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh Seeks Discussion On NEET Paper Leak
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has given a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 seeking a discussion on the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak, failures in the public examination system, police action against protesters and the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
