Karnataka Home Minister rejects resignation calls, demands opposition endure "25-day hunger strike"
A minister justifying police violence against protesting students is a serious concern.
In Karnataka, Priyank Kharge, State Home Minister, defended police action during disruptions at a Police Constable recruitment exam on August 2, 2026. He rejected calls for his resignation from the opposition, accusing them of hypocrisy and demanding they first endure a "25-day hunger strike." The controversy arose after students walked out due to alleged discrepancies in OMR sheets and question papers. Kharge instructed the Home Department to investigate media outlets spreading misinformation about the incident.
30 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
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Karnataka's Home Minister Priyank Kharge defended police actions during a recruitment exam disruption, rejecting calls for his resignation and demanding a hunger strike from opposition parties.
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