Protests Continue Against Education Minister Amid Police Crackdown in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Union government has taken stringent measures to prevent future exam paper leaks, following allegations of the NEET-UG paper leak.Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju disclosed that 13 individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.The NEET re-examination was conducted successfully, with results declared promptly to ensure students' futures were not impacted.
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) escalated protests in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mismanagement of competitive exams.Police used tear gas and lathi charges against protesters, sparking criticism from CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who accused officers of brutality.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for parliamentary discussion on the 'brutality against students' and the government's accountability.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a case based on the ministry's complaint, while the re-exam was held on June 21, with results announced on July 16.The CJP's protests continue, with demands for Pradhan's resignation and compensation for affected families.