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

A political protest unfolded outside the Delhi residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after a group of protesters, including sadhus and women, gathered in the high-security area and raised slogans against the Congress party. Delhi Police intervened, detained at least eight people, and escorted them away to prevent any law-and-order situation. One protester alleged that long-time Congress workers had been sidelined, though authorities have not yet disclosed the organisers or confirmed whether any case has been registered.