New Delhi, July 24 -- The Congress on Friday directed its state units to organise candlelight marches and satyagraha at the district level on July 25 (Saturday) in solidarity with students over alleged NEET and CBSE examination irregularities and to condemn the alleged "brutal assaults" on protesting students.

In a letter to All Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) presidents, AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal said the programmes should be organised under the direction of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

"As per the direction of Hon'ble Congress President, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, you are requested to direct each District Congress Committee (DCC) under your jurisdiction to organise a massive Candlelight March and Satyagraha on Satur...