Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a sit-in protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on July 21, 2026 [1].

The demonstration marks an escalation in political pressure regarding the integrity of national medical entrance exams and the government's response to student unrest. It signals a direct confrontation between the opposition and the administration over educational transparency.

Gandhi, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders, arrived at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg [2]. The protest lasted for more than two hours [3]. The leaders demanded accountability for an alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper [4].

Congress leaders accused the government of police brutality against student protesters [5]. They called for the resignations of senior officials, including Prime Minister Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [6]. Some reports indicated demands for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah [7].

While some reports described the event as a peaceful sit-in [8], other accounts mentioned violent clashes with the Delhi Police [9]. Several individuals were detained during the demonstration [10].

"Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi lead Congress protest outside PM's residence, demanding accountability over police action against students," The Hindu said [11].

TBS News said that Congress leaders accused the government of police brutality and demanded action over alleged examination irregularities [12].

“Congress leaders accused the government of police brutality against student protesters”

The mobilization of high-profile Congress leadership to the Prime Minister's doorstep indicates that the NEET-UG 2026 controversy has shifted from a localized student grievance to a national political flashpoint. By linking examination irregularities with allegations of police brutality, the opposition is attempting to frame the issue as a broader failure of governance and human rights, potentially galvanizing student voters and urban middle-class demographics.