AAP slams Congress sit-in outside PM's residence, claims party colluding with BJP

Opposition leaders faced detention outside the residence of the Prime Minister during a protest regarding the medical entrance exam controversy. The politicians demanded a Parliament discussion and the resignation of the Education Minister. Police personnel cleared the area after negotiations failed. Government representatives stated the opposition changed their demands from a discussion to a resignation. Opposition members maintained the resignation demand persisted for two months alongside student protests at Jantar Mantar. Government party members criticized the demonstration as a security risk and a disruption of Parliament proceedings. The situation escalated during a march to Parliament, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Protesters engaged in stone-pelting, and police responded with lathi charges and tear gas. Government records report injuries to over one hundred police personnel and protesters. An ex-police officer noted the march lacked authorization. The events highlight the deadlock concerning the education sector crisis and unrest among youth.

A report details protests across Delhi, including a Congress sit-in outside the Prime Minister’s residence, youth demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, and farmer rallies at the capital borders. Congress Members of Parliament staged a sit-in using strings as handcuffs to prepare for detention. The lawmakers presented five demands regarding the NEET examination paper leak controversy. The demands include the resignation of the education minister, a parliamentary discussion, compensation, a statement by the home minister, and an inquiry into the use of police lathi charges, tear gas, and water cannons against demonstrators. A Minister of State from the Prime Minister’s Office conducted two rounds of talks with the Leader of the Opposition and the Home Minister, but the dialogue yielded no resolution, indicating the sit-in could continue overnight. Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel maintained deployment without removing the Congress leadership. Furthermore, the Aam Aadmi Party stated that the Congress demonstration diverted attention from the youth protests occurring at Jantar Mantar.

Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and several Congress leaders after clearing a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi. The Congress alleged that women MPs were manhandled during the police action following failed talks with the opposition.

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