Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi led a protest Tuesday outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi over NEET exam paper leaks [1].
The demonstration marks a significant escalation in the political battle over India's medical entrance exams. By bringing the protest directly to the Prime Minister's doorstep, Congress leaders are attempting to force a high-level government response to student grievances and alleged systemic corruption.
The event took place on July 21, 2026 [2] at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg [3]. Reports on the nature of the event varied, with some describing it as a sit-in and others as a surprise march [1, 3]. The protest lasted over two hours [4] as leaders demanded accountability for the NEET paper-leak controversy and the subsequent police action against students [1, 5].
Clashes occurred during the demonstration. According to reports, dozens of police personnel were injured [6] during the unrest. Several participants were detained by security forces as they attempted to maintain the perimeter of the residence [1, 2].
The Congress leaders focused their demands on the transparency of the examination process. They called for an end to the crackdown on students who have been protesting the leaks across the country [2, 5]. The move follows weeks of mounting tension between the student community and the government regarding the integrity of the national medical entrance test.
Following the confrontation, some demonstrators returned to Jantar Mantar to continue their activities [2]. The incident highlights the growing friction between the opposition and the ruling administration over public education, and administrative accountability.
“Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi led a protest Tuesday outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence”
This protest signals the Congress party's strategy to align itself with student unrest to challenge the current administration's governance. By focusing on the NEET leak, the opposition is targeting the government's ability to maintain the integrity of national institutions, potentially turning a technical administrative failure into a broader narrative of systemic instability.
