Congress stages demonstrations at Tiruchi and Pudukottai condemning Rahul Gandhi’s detention
Congress party members staged demonstrations in Tiruchi and Pudukottai to protest the detention of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi. The protesters also demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Why it matters
These protests reflect the broader national political unrest regarding the administration of high-stakes competitive examinations in India.
Congress cadre on Wednesday staged demonstrations in Tiruchi and Pudukottai condemning the BJP-led NDA government for detaining Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who were protesting against the NEET paper leak in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the alleged irregularities on NEET issue.
Police sources said a group of Congress members holding party flags and led by party’s Tiruchi urban district president Rex staged a demonstration near the Rajiv Gandhi statue close to Khadi Kraft.
In Pudukottai town, a group of Congress members assembled near Gandhi Park and staged a demonstration condemning the Central government.
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