Opposition leaders arrested as protests over exam leaks turn violent
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to grant Vande Mataram statutory protection similar to that of the national anthem Jana Gana Mana, is up for debate in the Rajya Sabha. This follows Supreme Court debates on its status and comes amid protests over exam paper leaks, with opposition parties demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police used force against protesters, leading to arrests including those of Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav. Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended government actions while calling for a national dialogue on the issue.
22 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Opposition leaders arrested as protests over exam leaks turn violent
— The Hindu
Union Minister J.P. Nadda challenged Rahul Gandhi's claims of paper leaks by highlighting similar issues under previous governments and urging a parliamentary discussion.
23 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Gen Z protesters in India are leveraging social media to challenge Prime Minister Modi and his government, sparking nationwide protests.
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