NEW DELHI — Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with protesting students at Jantar Mantar, stepping up his critique of the central government and demanding the immediate removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Surrounded by student activists who recently concluded a 23-day hunger strike, Gandhi asserted that merely reassigning Pradhan to a different portfolio within the Cabinet would be unacceptable, demanding his total removal from the government.
Core Demands & Political Statements
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Education Minister’s Removal: Demanded the complete removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, rejecting reports of a potential ministerial portfolio transfer.
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Call for Action over Messages: Urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete administrative steps rather than issuing late-night video messages to the nation’s youth.
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Accountability for Violence: Demanded strict action against those responsible for the alleged police lathi-charge and pellet force used on protesting students.
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Prime Ministerial Apology: Called on the Prime Minister to issue a formal apology to the affected students.
Key Briefings
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Opposition Leader: Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha)
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Key Target: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan & Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Student Representation: Neha Bora (AISA) and student activists following a 23-day protest
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Location of Protest: Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
