‘You take credit for Mars, now take responsibility': Priyanka targets PM Modi over protests
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of student protests regarding the NEET paper leak. She accused the government of using excessive police force against demonstrators and failing to take responsibility for the youth's concerns.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing political tension in India over educational integrity and the government's response to civil unrest.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing student protests, accusing him of taking credit for the country's achievements while refusing to accept responsibility for the concerns of young people.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Priyanka alleged that students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak and related issues had been subjected to police action, and questioned the government's handling of the demonstrations.Priyanka questions PM over police action on studentsReferring to Prime Minister Modi's social media post earlier in the day, Priyanka said there was a contradiction between the government's stated concern for students and its actions on the ground."He takes credit for going to Mars, he takes credit for every achievement which is the achievement of our youth and the achievement of our people. He takes credit, doesn't he?
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