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Hundreds of students, parents, and working professionals gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to show their support for the ongoing protest led by Cockroach.

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Bengaluru Rallies Behind Delhi Student Protest, Demands Education Minister's Resignation

The city of Bengaluru has rallied behind the Delhi student protest, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Hundreds of students, parents, and working professionals gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to show their support for the ongoing protest led by Cockroach. The protest is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. The protesters are also seeking justice for the students who were affected by the paper leak. The protest is expected to continue until the opposition's demands are met.

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Student Protests Spread Across India as Union Education Minister Faces Resignation Demands

A nationwide student protest movement has gained momentum, with demonstrations spreading across multiple states in India. The agitation began as a small protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, but has since snowballed into a nationwide movement. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak row. The police crackdown on protesters marching from Jantar Mantar to Parliament using tear gas has further fueled the protests. The death toll from the protests remains unclear, but the situation is escalating rapidly. The protests have spread to multiple states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The protesters are calling for the resignation of the education minister and an investigation into the paper leak. The government has yet to respond to the demands. The protests are expected to continue until the demands are met.

India Today

Opposition Unites Over CJP Protests, Demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

The opposition has united over the CJP protests, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leaks. The opposition has decided not to engage in any discussion until Pradhan resigns. The opposition parties have conveyed this to Speaker Om Birla, and except for AAP and DMK, all parties have agreed to the opposition stance. The government, however, has invited the Chief Justice of India for talks on the issue for the fourth time, but the opposition has refused to participate.

The Indian Express

Government Offers NEET Talk in Lok Sabha, Opposition Demands Education Minister's Resignation

The government on Wednesday said it is prepared for a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the NEET controversy. However, the Opposition refused to relent unless Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. The Parliament remained paralysed for the third consecutive day over the issue. The Opposition's refusal to engage in a constructive dialogue has hindered the progress of the Lok Sabha. The government's offer to discuss the issue is a step towards resolving the impasse, but it remains to be seen whether the Opposition will accept the offer.

The New Indian Express

Rahul Gandhi Demands Apology from PM and Resignation of Education Minister

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an apology from the Prime Minister and the resignation of the Education Minister over the paper leak scandal. The opposition is in agreement with the protesters' demands, with many calling for action to be taken against those responsible for the leak. The paper leak scandal has sparked outrage and calls for action to protect students and ensure fair education. The Education Minister has been accused of being responsible for the leak, and many are calling for his resignation. The Prime Minister has been criticized for his handling of the situation, with many calling for him to apologize to the students and their families.

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India Protest: Modi's Refusal to Sack Education Minister Fits a Pattern

The protests, led by the 'cockroach' movement, have been ongoing for over a month, with thousands of supporters camping in the capital. The movement represents a significant challenge to Hindu nationalism, with many protesters demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks. The protests have been met with police baton and tear gas attacks, resulting in over 100 severe injuries. The movement's leaderless and decentralized nature has made it difficult for the government to respond effectively.

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