Rahul Gandhi has rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer of a detailed debate over the student protest issue. Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition was not looking for a “lecture” and continued to demand answers over the alleged police action against student protesters. The Congress leader also clashed with reporters while being questioned about the continuing Parliament logjam, asking why the media interrupts Opposition leaders but, according to him, does not do the same with government leaders. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also hit back at questions from reporters, questioning the government over the continuing standoff.

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a hero's welcome from NDA MPs, just days after stepping down from the Union Cabinet amid the escalating NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan entered Parliament to loud slogans, applause and a symbolic show of solidarity from NDA lawmakers, signalling the ruling alliance's continued support despite his resignation. According to Pradhan, his decision to step down was taken to prevent what he described as "anti-national forces" from exploiting the issue and to allow the government to focus on reforms. At the same time, the Opposition launched a fierce protest inside and outside Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led demonstrations over the alleged police action against students during recent protests. Opposition MPs also raised "Shiksha Chori" slogans targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding answers over the alleged police action during the July 20 student demonstrations and the criminal cases registered against protesters. WATCH