Congress announces 40-day Chhatron Ki Goonj; seeks Pradhan's resignation

The Congress on Thursday held press conferences in 28 cities across the country, including Jaipur, Kota and Sikar and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. The Congress announced a 40-day nationwide outreach programme to engage with students and youth, focusing on education, employment and opportunities for them. Addressing a press conference here, former Haryana Congress chief Ashok Tanwar said the campaign, titled "Chhatron Ki Goonj", will begin on June 30 with pamphlet distribution, street meetings and student outreach. NEET UG 2026 answer key LIVE.

"The programme will be conducted in phases, including campus interactions and dialogues with students and youth, culminating in demonstrations at district collectorates on August 1 and a 'Delhi Chalo' march on August 9," Tanwar said. He alleged that repeated examination paper leaks have raised serious concerns about the education system's credibility and accountability.

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"The issue of exam integrity must be addressed seriously. Students' futures should not be put at risk, and there is a need for greater accountability in such matters," he said. Vinod Jakhar, president of the Congress student wing, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), said the campaign aims to gather feedback from students across the country.

"We will directly engage with students and youth to understand their concerns and suggestions regarding the education system. Their voices will be compiled and forwarded to top leadership," Jakhar said. He said the party has also issued a missed-call number to collect student input on education sector reforms.