NSUI Leader Demands Pradhan’s Ouster: Rahul Gandhi Stands With Their Three Demands

The battle over India’s education system intensified on Saturday as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi stood shoulder to shoulder with student leaders, declaring unwavering support for what he called the students’ “non-negotiable” demands. During a key interaction with student representatives at 10 Janpath, Gandhi listened as an NSUI leader delivered a blistering indictment of the government’s handling of the NEET paper leak crisis, police action against protesters, and the continued tenure of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Continue Reading

Hindutva Group Marches to Jantar Mantar to Counter Student Protest to Save Sanatan Dharma

What began as a nationwide student uprising against alleged examination paper leaks is now on the brink of a dangerous new confrontation,

In a provocative public call, Pinki Bhaiya, also known as Bhupender Tomar, the national president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, has urged “all Hindutva warriors” to descend on Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where thousands of students and supporters have been protesting over alleged NEET paper leaks and widespread examination irregularities.Continue Reading

27 Days of Resolve: Sonam Wangchuk Returns to Jantar Mantar as Protest Enters New Phase

After 27 days of an extraordinary hunger strike, climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast today, marking the close of one chapter and the beginning of another. Returning to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar alongside Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, Wangchuk was greeted by cheering supporters as the air echoed with cries of “Inquilab Zindabad!” Humanity does enjoy announcing that history is being made. Sometimes, it even is.Continue Reading

Bollywood's Divided Conscience: Celebrities, Students, and the Price of Speaking Up

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence on the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, his message was formal and institutional. In a late-night video address on July 23 and an earlier announcement introducing fast-track courts, he declared that India’s youth remained the government’s highest priority, promised tougher laws, and assured the nation that those responsible for harming students “will not be spared.”Continue Reading

Thackeray Cousins Unite: Uddhav and Raj Lead Historic Mumbai March for Students on July 26

In a rare display of family unity that could reshape Maharashtra’s opposition politics, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray have joined hands to lead a joint protest march in Mumbai on July 26.Continue Reading