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Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate has accused the BJP-led government of repeatedly restricting opposition leaders a...
06/06/2026

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate has accused the BJP-led government of repeatedly restricting opposition leaders and protesters from meeting affected citizens or holding demonstrations. In a post on X, Shrinate cited instances involving Rahul Gandhi, opposition MPs, farmers, students and wrestlers, and questioned the police action against those protesting over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in examinations. She argued that the government's approach raises concerns about democratic rights and the freedom to protest.

Journalist Sohit Mishra has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of undermining democratic...
06/06/2026

Journalist Sohit Mishra has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of undermining democratic institutions and failing the country's youth. In a post on X, Mishra alleged that the BJP's years in power have led to growing unemployment, rising inflation and increasing concerns among minorities. He also claimed that democratic rights have been weakened and said the government's record has disappointed young Indians. His remarks sparked discussion on social media over governance, democracy and youth issues.

Filmmaker Ram Subramanian has suggested that online ridicule of the Cockroach Jantha Party's protest in Delhi could ulti...
06/06/2026

Filmmaker Ram Subramanian has suggested that online ridicule of the Cockroach Jantha Party's protest in Delhi could ultimately strengthen the movement. In a post on X, he said attacks on the protest by supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi may help students identify those backing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid growing anger over education-related issues. The remarks come as the protest continues to draw widespread attention on social media.

LFormer bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has criticised the Centre’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, calling it inadequate in th...
06/06/2026

LFormer bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has criticised the Centre’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, calling it inadequate in the face of large-scale diversion of forest land. Responding to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s praise for the campaign, Joshi claimed that over 1,900 square kilometres, or 1.91 lakh hectares, of designated forest land had been diverted for non-forest activities over the past decade. His remarks have sparked fresh debate over environmental conservation and afforestation policies.

Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar has taken a dig at Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing youth protests. In a post...
06/06/2026

Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar has taken a dig at Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing youth protests. In a post on X, Kakkar said the “55-year-old youth leader” appeared rattled after witnessing young people across the country coming together. The remark comes as opposition parties continue to voice support for student-led demonstrations and demands related to education and employment issues.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has expressed support for the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar, saying the gove...
06/06/2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has expressed support for the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar, saying the government should not dismiss or belittle the demonstrators. In a statement shared by party MP Sanjay Raut, Thackeray said thousands of young people affected by the NEET paper leak had taken to the streets carrying concerns about their future. He argued that the government must listen to their demands and warned against underestimating the movement.

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has expressed support for the ongoing student-led protest movement, describing it ...
06/06/2026

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has expressed support for the ongoing student-led protest movement, describing it as a manifestation of the anger and frustration felt by young people across the country. In a statement on social media, Kejriwal urged the Union government to address the concerns being raised instead of dismissing the protesters. He also said the AAP supports the movement's demands and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the Union education minister.

YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee has highlighted the large turnout at the Jantar Mantar protest led by ac...
06/06/2026

YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee has highlighted the large turnout at the Jantar Mantar protest led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Sharing images of the gathering on X, Rathee said the crowd size was notable, especially as it followed what he described as the first call for a ground protest. The demonstration drew significant attention on social media, with supporters pointing to the turnout as a sign of growing public participation.

Journalist Parth MN has criticised the Congress party for not visibly supporting a protest at Jantar Mantar, arguing tha...
06/06/2026

Journalist Parth MN has criticised the Congress party for not visibly supporting a protest at Jantar Mantar, arguing that the primary role of the opposition is to stand with people's movements and help strengthen them. In a post on X, he said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should have attended the protest and accused some Congress supporters of competing with CJP protests on social media instead of supporting the mobilisation. The remarks sparked discussion online about the opposition's engagement with grassroots campaigns.

Urban and transport planner Bhaumik Gowande has come out in support of Abhijeet Dipke and the CJP, arguing that much of ...
06/06/2026

Urban and transport planner Bhaumik Gowande has come out in support of Abhijeet Dipke and the CJP, arguing that much of the criticism directed at them comes from those who failed to translate activism into action. In a post on X, Gowande said Dipke operationalised a movement he had started, while many of his detractors remained confined to online commentary. The remarks have sparked discussion on social media about activism, organisation and political engagement.

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