Congress Leaders Detained During NEET-UG Protest Near PM Residence

The demonstration began at Rajaji Marg, intended as a peaceful march to demand accountability for the examination irregularities. Police intervention escalated quickly, culminating in the forcible removal of Rahul Gandhi, who was carried onto a police bus. Priyanka Gandhi, while in custody, dismissed the administration's defensive tactics as a product of fear. Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that senior party officials were manhandled during the scuffle, asserting that the party would not abandon its pursuit of justice for affected students.

The political fallout reached the floor of Parliament, where the Opposition continues to demand a formal debate on the examination leak. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar backed the mobilization, calling for transparency in the testing process. The government, however, remains resistant to the pressure. Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of inconsistency, claiming the Congress leader shifted his demands during private negotiations before the arrest. As the standoff persists, the party maintains its focus on both the security of the NEET-UG testing protocols and the heavy-handed police response to their protest.