Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Rahul Gandhi, alleging he prioritized political headlines over addressing student issues during recent protests.
Pradhan's remarks came after CJP's protest
Jul 22, 2026
09:48 am
What's the storyUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using students as "political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament" after opposition leaders protested outside Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.
The protest was held over a police crackdown on protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during their "Chalo Sansad" march.
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