Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignited a fresh political debate after appearing to take a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while praising India's young startup ecosystem during his address ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Referring to India's growing innovation landscape, Modi celebrated the achievements of the country's "28-year-old startup generation" and remarked that he was "not talking about any 56-year-old youngster", a statement widely interpreted by political observers and opposition leaders as a dig at Rahul Gandhi. However, the remarks came as thousands of students and activists gathered in Delhi for CJP protest over alleged examination irregularities and broader education-related issues. The demonstrations unfolded near Parliament, with protesters demanding accountability and reforms. WATCH

Delhi witnesses a major political showdown as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched its much-publizised 'Chalo Sansad' march, with thousands of students and supporters gathering to march towards Parliament over alleged examination irregularities. The national capital remained on high alert as Delhi Police increased security deployment around Jantar Mantar and key routes. Reports of barricades, roadblocks, security checks and restrictions around multiple metro stations added to the tension as authorities prepared to manage the large gathering. The protest gained further political attention after Chandrashekhar Azad joined the CJP demonstration, adding a new dimension to the ongoing agitation. CJP leaders accused BJP workers and Delhi Police of attempting to provoke unrest during the march, while alleging that authorities were preparing for a crackdown instead of addressing their demands. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke continued to push demands linked to alleged examination irregularities and criticised the government's response to the protest movement. Wangchuk released a handwritten letter outlining conditions for ending his fast, including demands for accountability over alleged NEET paper leak failures and an appeal to MPs and political leaders to raise the issue in Parliament. WATCH