Sensitivity of protest venue, stature of LoP led to quicker talks, but Rahul changed goalposts: Govt
The Union government claims that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi shifted his demands during negotiations regarding a sit-in protest over the NEET paper leak. The government asserts that while they were willing to discuss the exam issue, Gandhi's additional demand for the Education Minister's resignation stalled talks.
The Union government on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) said that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had “changed the goalposts” with his demands for ending his sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence over the NEET paper leak, resulting in Opposition leaders being summarily detained by Delhi Police.
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