Azad Samaj Party chief and Nagina Member of Parliament Chandrashekhar Azad's sit-in protest outside Parliament has gained widespread attention on social media, with images and videos of the rain-soaked demonstration circulating widely online. The protest, centred on demands for education reforms and accountability over alleged examination paper leaks, has become one of the most discussed moments during the ongoing Monsoon Session. Azad spent two nights beneath the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar inside the Parliament complex, remaining at the site despite heavy rainfall in the national capital.
Sheltering under a tarp and at times wearing a white raincoat, the MP continued his protest while displaying handwritten placards calling for greater transparency in the education system and action against those responsible for alleged paper leaks. The visuals of Azad remaining at the protest site through adverse weather conditions quickly gained traction across social media platforms, attracting thousands of views, shares, and comments. Supporters described the demonstration as a symbol of persistence, while the images further amplified the ongoing debate surrounding examination reforms.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Chandrashekhar Azad said he decided to reach the Parliament complex around 11 p.m. after watching videos from Jantar Mantar and the protest march held earlier. He maintained that he was prepared to continue the agitation even if he had to do so alone, reiterating his commitment to raising concerns over the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. His remarks came amid nationwide protests by students and activists demanding greater accountability and transparency in recruitment and entrance examinations.
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The protest forms part of a broader movement that has intensified following allegations surrounding the NEET paper leak and other examination-related controversies. Student groups, opposition leaders, and civil society organisations have continued to press for systemic reforms, arguing that repeated irregularities undermine public confidence in the examination process. As the issue remains a key point of political debate during Parliament's Monsoon Session, demonstrations both inside and outside the national capital continue to keep education reforms at the forefront of public discourse.
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