BJP attacked minorities who have stood by nation like rocks: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, in his inaugural speech as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, boldly proclaimed that the Congress party is unafraid of the BJP, asserting instead that it is the BJP that fears the Congress. Gandhi's remarks were delivered amidst a backdrop of intense parliamentary exchanges between the opposition and ruling party MPs.
Highlighting issues of communal harmony and minority rights, Gandhi accused the BJP of spreading hatred towards minority communities. "BJP spreads hate against minorities. They attack Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and what are the minorities doing? They represent and make India proud in every sphere. They stand with this country like rocks. They are patriots, and you attack and spread hate against all the minorities," Gandhi stated.
Gandhi's speech, which touched on themes of social justice and inclusivity, marked a significant moment in the ongoing parliamentary session. He reiterated his party's stance on economic policies, criticizing the Modi government's handling of demonetization and the implementation of GST, which he claimed favored billionaires over small industrialists.
Earlier, Gandhi had also raised concerns about the Agniveer scheme, pointing out discrepancies in military recruitment policies under the current government.
The Leader of Opposition's inaugural address underscored his party's determination to challenge the BJP in upcoming state elections, notably in Gujarat, where Gandhi expressed confidence in the India alliance's prospects for success.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
