The party said it would continue its sit-in at Jantar Mantar despite government assurances that led to the end of Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, insisting its key demand remains unchanged.
Sonia Gandhi said student protests against examination paper leaks and problems in the education system had gained momentum across the country, adding that their demands were focused on accountability and reforms.
Indresh Kumar accused domestic and foreign elements of fuelling protests over the NEET issue, while urging young people to support India's development instead of participating in what he described as politically motivated agitation.
Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, while more than 24,000 people have taken shelter in relief camps as multiple rivers continue to flow above the danger mark.
The Union Law Minister said the Centre is ready for a full parliamentary discussion on paper leaks, while urging the Opposition to allow the House to function.
A newly designated fast-track court at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court will exclusively hear cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, with all pending matters to be transferred to it.
The activist said he ended his fast after prolonged negotiations and to prevent possible violence, while the CJP maintained that its campaign seeking the education minister's resignation would continue.
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Sonam Wangchuk said safeguarding young protesters from criminal cases and securing relief for bereaved families were more urgent than prolonging his fast over the Education Minister’s resignation.
The meeting comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre is preparing a stricter law against examination paper leaks, while the protesting party continues to demand the Education Minister's resignation.
The Congress leader said students were seeking accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and urged the government to remove the Education Minister and act against those responsible.
