New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of using students for political gain and creating disruption in Parliament.

Pradhan made the remarks after Congress leaders staged a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the alleged NEET question paper leak.

In a post on X, the minister criticised the protest and said the Congress party was trying to use students’ concerns for political purposes during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

He said the government is fully prepared to hold a detailed discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament. However, he alleged that Congress has chosen political protests instead of participating in a democratic debate.

Pradhan said the government believes students deserve clear answers, educational reforms, and accountability rather than political slogans. He added that the Centre remains committed to improving the education system.

He also claimed that the protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence caused inconvenience to the public and violated security rules.

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The Congress protest was led by Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several other opposition leaders. They demanded action over the alleged NEET irregularities and called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

As the protesters marched towards the Prime Minister’s residence and staged a sit-in, Delhi Police detained the leaders.

Political: Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, is remembered as the silent strength of her family. She stayed away from politics and public attention. She never held any political office.

She supported her husband from the beginning of his political journey. She stood by him through struggles, victories, and challenges. Her care helped keep the family united.

As H. D. Deve Gowda became Prime Minister and H. D. Kumaraswamy became Chief Minister of Karnataka, Chennamma remained the heart of the family. She welcomed everyone with kindness and patience. She helped maintain peace at home during difficult times.

Many people know the political achievements of the Deve Gowda family. Fewer people know the woman who quietly supported them every day. Her life showed that service and sacrifice do not always happen in public.

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With her passing, the family has lost its guiding presence. Chennamma Deve Gowda will be remembered as a loving wife, a caring mother, and the quiet pillar of one of Karnataka’s most well-known political families.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand next week on his first official bilateral visit to the country. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years, making it a historic occasion.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially announced the visit. He said the visit would mark a new chapter in India-New Zealand relations and strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi will arrive in New Zealand on July 10. He will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the visit.

The leaders are expected to discuss several important issues. These include the Free Trade Agreement, trade, investment, agriculture, food processing, renewable energy, education, technology, defence cooperation, and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.

Both countries are also expected to announce new agreements and partnerships during the visit. These measures are aimed at expanding economic and strategic ties.

India and New Zealand finalised their Free Trade Agreement in April this year. Under the agreement, India has agreed to gradually remove tariffs on nearly 95 percent of New Zealand’s export products.

The agreement is expected to increase trade and investment between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi’s visit is likely to give fresh momentum to the implementation of the trade deal.

Prime Minister Modi is also expected to meet members of the Indian community in New Zealand. The Indian diaspora plays an important role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two nations.

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After completing his New Zealand visit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to travel to other Indo-Pacific countries as part of his overseas tour. The visit is seen as part of India’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.