The political storm has spilled beyond Parliament and onto personal profiles, pulling the education minister's family into the centre of an online backlash.
The protesters had assembled at Kisan Bhawan in Sector 35 before beginning their march towards the BJP office.
Marco Rubio said the dispute centred on what he described as Iran's attempt to assert control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a threat to the global trading system.
The protest leaders reiterated their key demands, appealed for non-violence, sought transparency over detentions and warned the government of a larger mobilisation if the deadlock continues.
Dressed in black in solidarity with protesting students, the Congress leader said that the biggest thing in democracy is freedom of expression and right to peaceful protest.
The Trust is also expected to discuss filling three vacant posts, including that of the General Secretary and trustees, during its meeting in Ayodhya.
What began as a protest over the NEET paper leak controversy turned into a day of chaos, with journalists alleging assault while covering clashes at Jantar Mantar.
Police detained Congress workers in multiple states as the party expanded its agitation over the NEET paper leak, while launching a nationwide student engagement campaign demanding education reforms.
Kiren Rijiju clarified that the format, duration and procedural rules governing the much-accepted debate would be decided by the Speaker after consultations with the floor leaders of all political parties.
AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh have accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of diverting attention from the month-long CJP-led student agitation. Here's what triggered the political tussle.
