PM Modi on Student Protests, Political Developments, and Infrastructure Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
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Congress leaders stage sit-in protest in Delhi as police receive pellet gun injury complaint
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a dharna outside a police station in New Delhi on August 21, 2026, demanding the filing of an FIR. The protest followed a formal complaint filed by Sahil Lochab, a student who suffered 99% vision loss in one eye due to pellet injuries during demonstrations on July 20.
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Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain arrested over corruption allegations linked to the Delhi Jal Board
Anti-corruption authorities arrested former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on August 18, 2026, in connection with an ongoing investigation into irregularities at the Delhi Jal Board. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal condemned the move, claiming the arrest was orchestrated directly at the ruling party's behest.
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Delhi Police submit Supreme Court affidavit asserting that student protesters attempted an illegal march without using excessive force
Law enforcement officials filed a detailed affidavit on August 18, 2026, maintaining that law enforcement personnel refrained from deploying excessive force during student demonstrations. The police submission emphasized that the planned march toward Parliament was legally unauthorized.
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Minister Kiren Rijiju confirms Home Minister Amit Shah's readiness to address Delhi police actions in Parliament
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on August 10, 2026, that Home Minister Amit Shah is fully prepared to discuss police actions against protesters in Parliament. The statement comes as opposition parties continue to press for official accountability and answers regarding law enforcement measures.
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Police deploy water cannons against Jharkhand students marching toward the state Assembly
Security forces used water cannons on August 10, 2026, to disperse demonstrators attempting to march toward the Vidhan Sabha. The confrontation resulted in minor injuries to several participants while tensions escalated across the capital region.
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Protesting Jharkhand students establish 11-member team to negotiate with state authorities
Demonstrating students in Jharkhand organized an 11-member committee on August 6, 2026, to conduct formal dialogue with government representatives regarding job exam irregularities. The development unfolds as the student stir reaches its 14th day, accompanied by hunger strikes and intense disruptions within the state assembly.
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Jharkhand students launch hunger strike over examination irregularities while receiving civil rights backing
Students in Jharkhand initiated a hunger strike to protest alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Civil Jail Project activist Abhijeet Dipke traveled to the state to support the demonstrators, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren issued an outreach statement noting that government doors remain open for dialogue.
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India's ruling BJP party defeated in legislative byelection within a major stronghold
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a significant electoral defeat in a crucial byelection following weeks of widespread youth-led protests. Political analysts attribute the setback to voter backlash stemming from the recent student demonstrations and ongoing domestic tensions.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar urges Prime Minister Modi to provide financial assistance to the state
During Prime Minister Modi's visit to Mysuru, Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar publicly urged the central government to show generosity and financial support to save the state. Concurrently, the Prime Minister praised the nation's youth for driving innovation and highlighted the role of education and space sectors in national development.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Viveka Smaraka at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru
During his visit to Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Viveka Memorial at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru following a roadshow. In his address, he stated that India is fully committed to modernizing educational infrastructure and providing discrimination-free, equal opportunities for all students.
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Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram International Airport and launches projects worth 17,900 crore rupees in Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Greenfield International Airport at Bhogapuram, with commercial flights scheduled to begin on August 17. The inauguration was part of a broader package of development projects worth 17,900 crore rupees launched across the state.
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Prime Minister Modi states that punishing student protesters will not resolve the underlying situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ongoing student protests by asserting that punitive measures will not successfully resolve current tensions. Opposition leaders quickly criticized his remarks, arguing that the administration owes the youth an apology rather than an appeal for forgiveness.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates ASR International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore. State leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, hailed the infrastructure project as a vital milestone aligned with the Viksit Bharat development vision.
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