Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, the Opposition is now strategising to pressure the government in Parliament over the alleged police brutality against a student during the July 20 march.
The Opposition is expected to demand action against those responsible for the attack and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As per sources cited by Jagran.com, the opposition's future strategy, including its stand on the proposed amendment to the anti-paper leak law, will be decided at a meeting of the INDI Alliance leaders in the Rajya Sabha's Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber on Monday.
The Congress-led Opposition may raise the issue on Monday after a complete week of the monsoon session has already been washed out. The development comes at a time when the NDA government is set to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The bill is listed for introduction, consideration, and passage in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi demands answers from Amit Shah
Earlier in the day, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the brutal attack on peacefully protesting students and questioning whether the Home Minister had authorised the use of lethal force, including pellet guns.
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In the letter, the Congress MP said that peaceful protest is the foundation of democracy and it is the responsibility of the government to protect the protesters and resolve their grievances through dialogue.
Kharge demands apology from PM
While Congress has described Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as a victory for the students, it has also said that Prime Minister Modi should apologise for the alleged police action.
Kharge said that now it is the turn of the Prime Minister to apologise and take strict action against those responsible for using sticks, batons and pellet guns on the protesting students.