Former Union education minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi, criticized Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday over parliamentary disruptions and student protests in Jharkh and.

The statements follow student demonstrations in Jharkh and regarding competitive examination paper leaks and irregularities.

Police used lathi-charge, water cannons, and tear gas against protesters near Jagannathpur Temple on the road leading to the Jharkh and assembly during its Monsoon Session.

The Congress is currently in a ruling coalition in the state with the Jharkh and Mukti Morcha (JMM), led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

Pradhan accused Gandhi of being a 'habitual liar' who lacks facts and criticized the Congress for practicing 'selective democracy' by using force against protesting youth in states where they govern.

Key Highlights of the Allegations and Responses: Dharmendra Pradhan's Remarks: Stated that the government is ready for discussion in Parliament on every issue, accusing Congress of obstructing proceedings and making 'baseless, factless false accusations' against Home Minister Amit Shah. Sudhanshu Trivedi's Remarks: Alleged that opposition parties repeatedly shifted demands despite the government accepting several conditions regarding NEET rules, stricter laws, and the education minister's resignation.

Rahul Gandhi's Position: The Rae Bareli MP condemned violence against peacefully protesting students, stating that students have a right to peaceful protest and urging the Jharkh and government to resolve issues through dialogue. Pradhan's comments come after his recent resignation as Union education minister following nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper-leak issue.