Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, along with Members of Parliament and leaders of the INDIA alliance, left for Gandhi Smriti on Wednesday, saying the visit was intended to express solidarity with students affected by the NEET paper leak controversy and those injured during recent protests.
Rahul Gandhi made the announcement in a post on social media as he departed with Opposition leaders.
Rahul Gandhi was also seen boarding a bus from his residence along with Opposition MPs before heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg.
In his post, Gandhi said, "Right now, MPs and leaders of the INDIA alliance are peacefully heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg."
Explaining the purpose of the visit, Gandhi said the delegation was paying tribute to students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy.
He wrote, "We go to remember the students we lost - the children driven to take their own lives after the NEET paper leak."
Gandhi also said the Opposition was expressing support for students who were injured during recent protests.
He stated, "And we go to stand with the students who lie injured today - beaten for peacefully demanding justice and accountability."
Reiterating the Opposition's support for the student movement, Gandhi said:
"India's students are not alone. The entire Opposition stands with them and their demands."
Speaking before the march, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition had decided to join students on the streets in a show of solidarity.
"Our students are on the road, so all the opposition MPs felt that we should also be on the road. All the opposition MPs wanted to go to India Gate. They refused, stopped us. Then we said that we want to go Tees January (Gandhi Smriti). They have put the bus here and left it. We are not able to go ahead but the main message is to the students. We are with you..."
