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- A delegation of Left-party MPs visited Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to show solidarity with students protesting alleged irregularities in education sector examinations.
- The MPs demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in Parliament explaining the police action taken during Monday's attempted march to Parliament, which involved tear gas and baton charges.
- They also sought the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and claimed that over 300 students were injured in the crackdown.
- The incident has led to repeated disruptions in the ongoing Monsoon Session as the Opposition pushes for a discussion in both Houses.
What to watch next
- Whether Amit Shah or the government makes a statement in Parliament on the police action
- Whether the Monsoon Session disruptions continue or a discussion is allowed in either House
- Any further action on the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
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Named India · Jantar Mantar · Parliament of India · A A Rahim · Amit Shah · Amra Ram · CPI · Delhi Police · Dharmendra Pradhan · John Brittas · P Sandosh Kumar · S Venkatesan · V Sivadasan
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