Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre In Tamil Nadu; BJP And DMK Hit Back Over Language Row
Tamil Nadu's language politics has intensified into a major face-off after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed students at the Chhatro Ki Goonj event in Chennai. Gandhi accused the Centre of attacking Tamil identity, language imposition through the withholding of funds under the new education policy, centralization via NEET causing an 87 percent fall in Tamil medium students' share of MBBS seats, and RSS control of universities. The BJP rejected the charges, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global outreach for Tamil culture and translation initiatives, while the DMK also pushed back against Congress lecturing it on Tamil identity.
Delhi Metro Shuts 6 Stations Ahead of Opposition March to Supreme Court
Delhi Police requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to close entry and exit at six key metro stations from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM citing security and public order concerns. The affected stations include Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, Janpath, and Barakhamba Road. The closures coincide with an opposition march called by the INDIA alliance heading towards the Supreme Court, alongside planned demonstrations near Parliament Street Police Station. The Chief Justice Secretariat clarified that a meeting cannot be granted on the matter as it falls outside their jurisdiction. The shutdown follows earlier restrictions and protests against the Chief Election Commissioner, with Section 163 imposed across New Delhi district.
CGP Leaders Seek Stir Nod In Delhi Amid Clash Of Claims Over Founder Detention
Leaders of the CGP are set to visit the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi to seek permission and a date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, issuing an ultimatum for a response within 24 hours. The development follows police denial of permission citing delayed application and previous non-compliance during an earlier agitation. Meanwhile, a sharp dispute has broken out between Delhi Police and CGP founder Abhijeet Dipke over his detention. Police released video footage stating Dipke was offered full assistance to attend his grandmother's last rites, which he declined. In response, Dipke alleged police denied him access to his phone and legal counsel. Furthermore, both Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee contested claims regarding their release conditions, denying having signed any bonds restricting future protests. Amid the escalating tensions, the Supreme Court directed authorities to review security barricades, restore internet access, ensure public transport operations, and explore alternative designated protest sites across the national capital.
Opposition March to Supreme Court over SIR, CJI Refuses Meeting, BJP Hits Back
The INDIA bloc has called for a march to the Supreme Court from Barakhamba Road over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stated that a memorandum would be submitted to the Chief Justice of India seeking a halt to the exercise and an end to alleged vote theft. However, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant rejected the request for a meeting. While leaders like Arvind Kejriwal condemned police action against protesters, the BJP hit back, accusing the opposition of inciting disorder and misleading the public.