Rahul Gandhi alleged Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for police brutality against NEET protesters, claiming students were beaten with pellet guns and lathis with nails, despite Delhi Police denying gunshot injuries.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike in Delhi after government assurances on exam accountability and compensation for victims. Nationwide youth-led protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, continue, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, protested outside the PM's residence against alleged police brutality on students during CJP's demonstration over the NEET paper leak, demanding resignations. Several leaders were detained, while Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited injured students.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged police brutality during its march to Parliament, claiming prominent figures like Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi were assaulted. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka detailed injuries and vowed to continue protests until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, while Delhi Police rejected the allegations as false and misleading.
The Patna High Court has ordered an FIR against SHO Kamal Nayan Pandey for allegedly beating a man, Manish Kumar, and breaking his legs due to his caste. Police initially refused to register a case, but the court, citing X-ray evidence and the victim's fear, directed immediate registration and investigation by the CID.
Protests at the recent G7 summit, though smaller than past events like Genoa in 1999, highlighted wealth inequality and the perceived paralysis of governments against concentrated private capital, symbolized by the burning of a Tesla. The summit also revealed disunity among leaders, particularly regarding Donald Trump's influence and US foreign policy.
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