Rahul Gandhi news: Rahul tells PM Modi to 'sack Shah', calls for SC-monitored probe over crackdown against students

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Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Lawyer-turned-CJP-spokesperson's remarks come even as founder Abhijeet Dipke's father alleges his son was warned to join the BJP or face consequences for his family.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ratna Singh said on X that she continues to receive death threats and hateful messages in her inbox. Singh, a lawyer and former legal journalist who served as one of the core spokespersons through the 36-day Jantar Mantar sit-in, wrote that she had developed a thick skin from the movement.

“No amount of judgment can outweigh the work we have done. No sane person says things they wouldn't want to hear themselves. This movement has given me a thick skin. It has taught me how to stay focused amid chaos, ignore hatred, and keep going despite the worst people have to offer,” Ratna Singh posted.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim regarding police brutality on students on July 20th and absence of home minister Amit Shah from the Parliament, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, “This raises serious concerns about the Home Minister’s role in July 20 Police Brutality case. He must be held accountable. Every life is precious. A student lost his vision for life at the Home Minister’s order! Answer now.”

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Reacting to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's press conference, BJP MP Sambit Patra said, “At 6 PM today, Rahul Gandhi once again held a press conference and tried to mislead people by distorting the facts. First, he alleged that he was not allowed to speak. I have said this repeatedly: when 45 Members were given an opportunity to speak, why would Rahul Gandhi not be allowed to speak? When Priyanka Vadra was given an opportunity to speak, and she too made several allegations, why would Rahul Gandhi not be allowed to speak? Rahul Gandhi was given a full opportunity to speak, but he could not do so.”

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: The BJP on Wednesday termed Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on shots being fired at students a “lie.”

“No shots were fired at students during the protest. Rahul Gandhi lied. The magistrate gives orders for firing, not the home minister,” BJP's Sambit Patra said, according to PTI news agency.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Responding to a question during his press conference, Congress MP and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said he was “concerned” about students who were on dharna being “attacked.”

“They are using facial recognition, threatening them, and the Bajrang Dal is being used against them and beating them up. That is why I am standing here today, because I want to draw attention to this, and I want every single student and their parents to know that the government is doing this,” Rahul said.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again praised the students for their movement and said he was proud of the action they took.

“I am proud of them. They had the courage that their parents did not have and they demanded change and accountability,” Gandhi told reporters.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Rahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack home minister Amit Shah over police action against student protestors.

The Congress MP also called for the a probe into the brutal crackdown monitored by the Supreme Court of India.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Rahul Gandhi has called for the resignation of home minister Amit Shah. In his press conference, Gandhi has called on PM Modi to '"sack" Shah for the lethal force used against students.

Gandhi further stated that the Congress has gathered evidence of violent means used to disperse students such as electric batons, pellet guns and lathis with nails.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Speaking at Indira Bhawan, Rahul Gandhi stated that he was not allowed to speak in the parliament after he sought answers from union home minister Amit Shah regarding the security crackdown on student protestors.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Rahul Gandhi has begun his press conference. As he opens, the Congress MP has raised that one of the key issues he will discuss is the brutal force used by security personnel against student protestors on July 20.

As per Gandhi, these include pellet guns, shock baton, lathis with nails, officers in plain clothes and attacking women and minors.

Rahul Gandhi news LIVE: Congress MP and Lok Sabha leader of opposition will begin his press conference shortly. This press conference comes after his remarks in Lok Sabha caused massive uproar.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said in Lok Sabha that no bullet was fired on students protesting in the national capital against the NEET fiasco as he dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered firing on students.

"The first and fundamental point is he should know that when no shots were fired in the first place, the question of giving an order does not arise at all. (Jab goli chali hee nahi, toh aadesh dena ka sawal hee paida nai hota)," Singh said, dismissing the allegations levelled by the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha.

"No bullet was fired, only tear gas was used," Singh said, strongly defending Shah.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, in a major step towards a law that will steeply raise penalties for exam paper leaks in the wake of the NEET-UG controversy that forced Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister last week.

The amendments strengthen the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act of 2024, which had already made every offence under it cognisable, non-bailable and non-compoundable, while keeping candidates themselves outside its scope. The basics do not change. Timelines and punishments become stricter.

• For individuals convicted of using unfair means, the minimum jail term rises from three to five years, the maximum from five to 10 years, and the fine ceiling from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh.
• Service providers hired to conduct exams face a fine of up to ₹5 crore, against ₹1 crore earlier, along with an eight-year debarment from examination work, up from four years, if they are found guilty.
• For “organised”, coordinated attempts to compromise an exam, the minimum sentence moves from five to seven years, with fines going up to ₹10 crore.
• Two new provisions, Sections 12A and 12B, put firm timelines on the process for the first time. Investigations must now be completed within two months of a case being referred by the Centre, whether handled by a central agency or by a newly created Special Task Force route.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Rajya Sabha passed the the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to extend statutory protection to Vande Mataram - India's national song.

The bill will now be moved in the Lok Sabha for passing and if passed, will be sent for presidential assent.

As per the government, the legislation is required to safeguard the dignity of the national song, which played a key role in the Indian freedom movement.

Based on the bill’s provisions, obstructing or insulting the rendition of Vande Mataram will result in a prison term of up to three years, a fine, or both.

The bill also calls for all six stanzas of the national song to be sung. This also comes after the home ministry mandated states to play or sing the national song at official events, especially where the national anthem is played.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: On passing of anti-paper leak bill, BJP MP Tejaswi Surya said, “The Lok Sabha has passed the anti-paper leak bill. The 2024 bill, which the Modi government has introduced, has now been further strengthened by these amendments. I want to remind the students of this country of two things. For the first time in the country's history, we now have a strong, dedicated anti-paper leak law.”

He criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not speaking “even one sentence” in favour of the students in his speech in Lok Sabha.

“And while we have made systemic reform, the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, who tried to pose himself as a champion of students over the last two weeks, did not speak even one sentence in his entire speech with respect to student welfare, with respect to examination reforms, or the education system. Not a single sentence in the leader of the opposition's speech was regarding the education system, examination reforms, or anything to do with student welfare.”

“The BJP government, the Modi government, has walked the talk and has instituted long-term systemic reforms. On one side, there is commitment to reform and progress, and on the other, Rahul Gandhi's politics of obstruction, politics of disruption…”

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took to X, doubling down on Rahul Gandhi's statement, saying BJP is guilty of attacking students during protest.

“Pellet gun fire was used against our youth, against our students. Either this happened with the authorization of Home Minister Amit Shah, or it happened without his top-down direction,” he said.

“Both scenarios reflect the irresponsibility of the Home Minister or the Prime Minister. This is exactly what Rahul Gandhi is saying in the Lok Sabha.”

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that BJP did not let him speak in Lok Sabha and said that he will hold a press conference at 6 pm.

Taking to X after the house was adjourned, he said, “Today, during my speech in Parliament, I raised the issue of the brutality inflicted on students in Delhi and named the one responsible - Home Minister Amit Shah.”

“The BJP did not let me speak. At 6 PM today - I will hold a press conference and say everything that I was not allowed to say in the House.”

"They can turn off the mic - but not the students' echo," he added.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: After a high-voltage showdown in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, both houses have been adjourned for the day.

In Lok Sabha, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed through a voice vote, and in the Rajya Sabha, the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha. The bill, which comes after student protests over the NEET paper leak, was vocied through a voice vote amid heav sloganeering from opposition.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Union minister Jitendra Singh has backed the implementation of the National Education Policy as the Lok Sabha resumes its proceedings.

Singh also accused the Congress of “forcing students to pick subjects” during its governance.

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehoods in the house, adding that he did not listen to the Congress MP's speech in the Lok Sabha

“I didn't actually listen to Rahul Gandhi's speech, because I don't have the time to listen to him. There is never any real substance in his speeches. When any opposition leader speaks, they certainly make allegations. If there is something wrong, they should definitely speak up and offer comments. But what positive things have been said about the youth of our country? What solution have you offered? What have you proposed that would actually lead to the welfare of the country's youth? Simply spouting falsehoods and making allegations all day long won't yield anything for the nation's youth. PM Modi has given thought to the country's youth. He has introduced this new system. I am confident that once this bill is passed, this new system will usher in a highly secure examination process and serve the welfare of our youth,” the BJP leader told ANI

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was first tabled in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week by minister of state (MoS) for home affairs Nityanand Rai.

The proposed amendment seeks to expand the scope of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, by bringing within its ambit acts of intentionally obstructing the rendition of the national song or creating disturbances during its singing.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth welcomed the proposal, saying the national song has gained wider acceptance in recent years and deserves the same level of public respect wherever it is sung.

The Opposition, however, questioned the constitutional validity of the move, contending that it could encroach upon fundamental rights.