Raipur NEET Protest: Raipur erupts over NEET paper leak, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Raipur NEET Protest: Raipur. Following the removal of social activist Sonam Wangchuk from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, youth in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, demonstrated in her support and on the paper leak issue on Sunday. A large number of youth braved the rain at Ambedkar Chowk, raising slogans with placards and posters. They also demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Demographics
The youth who participated in the protest stated that repeated paper leaks are affecting the future of millions of students. They demanded the central government make the examination system completely transparent and accountable. They also demanded strict action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak. They also raised their voices for ensuring fairness in recruitment and entrance examinations.
Questions about steps taken in the interests of students
Protesters stated that moral responsibility should be fixed for irregularities in paper leak cases. Recently, Sonam Wangchuk also went on a hunger strike demanding reforms to address alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, paper leaks, and the education system. The government should take effective and lasting steps to protect the interests of students so that the credibility of any future examinations is not questioned. Police remained deployed at the protest site. However, the situation remained completely peaceful throughout the event, and no untoward incidents occurred. Student and youth organizations vowed to continue raising their voices democratically regarding their demands.
