'Don't use students for politics': BJP attacks Rahul over Jantar Mantar protest claims

The Bharatiya Janata Party has rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations of police excesses. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra stated no bullets were fired during the protest. He accused Gandhi of spreading a false narrative and using students politically. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective focus on certain student grou

Launching a sharp attack on the Congress, Mr. Rao alleged that during the UPA-I and UPA-II governments, there was a widespread perception that decision-making authority rested with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and there were corruption allegations

Considering the proximity of Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Central Vista and other government establishments, the petitioner suggested designating Ramlila Maidan or another sufficiently large and secure ground as the principal protest venue.

2 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 12:29 AM IST The protest was called off on July 25 following the resignation of Pradhan as Union Education Minister. Following the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP’s) warning that it would resume its protest if all FIRs lodged against the protestors are not immediately withdrawn, the Delhi Pol