On July 20, Congress Member of Parliament Pawan Khera expressed his support for the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) march towards Parliament, asserting that the government is obligated to heed the people’s voice. This support came as protests intensified in New Delhi concerning alleged irregularities in examination processes, specifically linked to a purported leak of NEET examination papers. Members of the CJP aimed to march towards the Parliament demanding accountability for these allegations.

During the event, clashes between protesters and Delhi Police occurred, resulting in injuries to some police personnel while attempting to disperse the demonstrators near Parliament Street. Khera voiced his frustration at the government, questioning the legitimacy of preventing protests near such a significant institution.

Khera stated, “Where else should protests be held if not outside Parliament? Naturally, we will protest where you can see and hear us.” He added that the government should be receptive to the concerns raised by citizens, particularly the youth expressing their grievances about the education system.

Demands for Accountability and Ministerial Resignation

Khera went on to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in light of the NEET-UG paper leaks. He called for increased transparency in examination processes and warned against neglecting the future of the youth. He urged the government to accept their demands for accountability, stating that failure to respond would render further cooperation impossible.

In a parallel response, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the actions taken by law enforcement against the students protesting the alleged examination leaks. She accused the Central government of avoiding discussions regarding pressing education policy issues during parliamentary sessions.

“In our calls for discussion, we have highlighted significant problems within the education system, yet the government remains unresponsive,” Gandhi remarked to reporters following her appearance outside Parliament. She expressed her concern over the use of force against young demonstrators, imploring that such actions are unacceptable when directed towards students advocating for their rights.

Police Response and Parliament’s Reaction

In response to allegations regarding the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke during the protest, the Delhi Police described these claims as “entirely false.” A statement released on the Delhi Police’s official social media account clarified that Dipke was present on stage during the event, thereby refuting reports of his detention.

This incident unfolded as Delhi Police utilised mild force to disperse the crowd moving from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament amidst an enhanced security presence due to the beginning of the Monsoon Session. Prohibitory orders were enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent potential unrest.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on a turbulent note, with persistent disruptions occurring in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition members, primarily from the Congress party, demanded discussions surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged financial misappropriation at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. Their insistence on addressing these issues led to ongoing sloganeering, ultimately resulting in multiple adjournments throughout the day, with both Houses scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday at 11 am. The session is planned to continue until August 13.

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