Political activities have reached its peak regarding the NEET exam controversy and the alleged paper leak case related to the future of lakhs of medical candidates across the country. Amidst this turmoil at the national level, the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has gained momentum. Regarding this issue, Youth Congress workers have taken to the streets in Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi and opened a front against the Central Government. There was a fierce scuffle and heated argument between the protesters and the police, due to which there was heavy tension in the area for a long time.
A flood of youth took to the streets of Ranchi, tried to surround the Collectorate.
Hundreds of Youth Congress workers and students gathered at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi to protest against the alleged rigging in the NEET exam. The protesters were holding placards and banners and raising slogans against the Central Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA). Youth leaders leading the workers alleged that the government is playing with the future of the promising students of the country. When the protesters tried to move forward to surround the District Collectorate, the police administration tried to stop them by barricading them. Meanwhile, there was a fierce scuffle and scuffle between the police and Youth Congress workers regarding breaking the barricades.
‘Dharmendra Pradhan should resign immediately’ – Youth Congress cornered the Central Government
Addressing the media, the state president and chief spokespersons of Youth Congress said that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should immediately resign from his post, taking moral responsibility for the discrepancies and evidence of paper leaks that have come to light in the NEET examination. The youth leaders said that their movement is not going to stop until this entire matter is investigated impartially under the supervision of the sitting judge of the Supreme Court and the culprits are not sent to jail. He also demanded complete dissolution of NTA and conduct of re-NEET to provide justice to the affected students.
Police had to use sticks, many protesters were detained
The situation near the barricades went out of control when some protesters climbed over the barricades and insisted on moving forward. To control the situation and maintain law and order, the police had to use mild force and used batons to drive back the protesters. Amidst this uproar, the police detained many prominent officials and workers of the Youth Congress and took them in a bus to the local police station. Even after this administrative action, the workers sat on strike on the road and registered their protest by burning the effigy of the central government.
Anger of students is boiling across the country, opposition has made a big strategy
This controversy that started regarding NEET exam is not showing any signs of stopping. Not only in Ranchi but in different state capitals of the country, student organizations and opposition parties are continuously on the streets. From Parliament to the streets, a big strategy is being prepared to corner the government on this issue. Academics and legal experts believe that this entire controversy has not only affected the reputation of the country, but has also shaken the confidence of those honest students who prepare day and night for years for this difficult examination. In the coming days, the eyes of the entire country will be on the decisions of the court and the next steps of the government.
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