Rahul Gandhi Leads Protest Demanding Resignations Outside PM's Residence
In a significant protest led by Rahul Gandhi outside the Prime Minister's residence, Congress leaders demanded the resignations of PM Modi and key ministers over alleged NEET-UG exam irregularities. The demonstration followed police actions against protesters during a previous march, which sparked accusations of government suppression. Former Punjab CM Channi condemned the police's actions as 'BJP terrorism.' As tensions rise, the Delhi police have begun detaining Congress workers involved in the protest. This article delves into the details of the protest and the political implications surrounding it.
| Jul 21, 2026, 16:42 IST
Opposition Protests in New Delhi
On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Congress MP, spearheaded a protest outside the Prime Minister's official residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. He called for the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This demand arose in response to police actions against protesters during the 'Cockroach People's Party' (CJP) march to Parliament that took place the previous day. Gandhi accused the government of refusing to take responsibility for the incident or discuss the matter in Parliament. He reiterated his call for the resignations of both the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. This demonstration occurred on the second day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, following clashes between Delhi police and party supporters during the CJP's 'Chalo Parliament' march, which resulted in injuries to several protesters.
Channi Condemns Police Actions as BJP Terrorism
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi joined the Congress protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, which was aimed at opposing police actions against CJP demonstrators. Following the detention of protesters by Delhi police, Channi accused the BJP of suppressing student protests and labeled the police's actions as 'BJP terrorism.' He claimed that the government was using force to silence the voices of young protesters demanding accountability.
Delhi Police Begin Detaining Congress Leaders
On Tuesday, Delhi police started detaining several Congress workers who were protesting near Lok Kalyan Marg. The demonstration was led by senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal, and Pawan Khera. The party is demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.