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Opposition steps up pressure on CJP protests
DW··23 Jul
Opposition MPs wore black in Parliament on July 22 protesting police action against Cockroach Janta Party demonstrators and echoing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Rahul Gandhi listed three student-backed demands at a press conference: sack Pradhan, hold accountable those who assaulted protesters on July 20, and secure Modi's apology to students. Nearly 180 people were injured in the.
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What It Means For You
- Parliament watchers should expect repeated adjournments until NEET leak and protest policing are debated.
- Students may see opposition leaders echo CJP calls for Pradhan's resignation and Modi's apology.
- Talks between CJP and ministers remain stalled over neutral venue demands near Jantar Mantar.
What's Happening
- Opposition MPs wore black in Parliament on July 22 protesting police action against CJP demonstrators.
- Rahul Gandhi listed three demands: Pradhan's resignation, accountability for July 20 assaults and Modi's apology.
- Education Minister Pradhan broke his silence, promising reforms while criticising Gandhi's protest outside Modi's residence.
Opposition Amplifies Student Demands In Parliament
- CJP refused talks at Health Minister JP Nadda's home and asked for a neutral site instead.
- Monday's march injured nearly 180 people including 118 police personnel and 60 protesters per official figures.
- Protest slogans have shifted from Pradhan alone toward calls for Narendra Modi's resignation.
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