After SC directions BJP says genuine students must be protected, not rioters
The BJP has welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order regarding NEET paper leak protests, emphasizing the court's distinction between peaceful student protesters and violent rioters. The court has directed authorities to avoid coercive action against students while continuing investigations into criminal activities.
Why it matters
The legal handling of student protests and exam integrity is a major political issue in India, with the government seeking to balance public order with student rights.
The BJP on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) said the Supreme Court's interim order on petitions related to protests over the alleged NEET paper leak draws a clear distinction between genuine student protesters and those involved in violence, stressing that while "dissent is okay, danga (riot) is not".
The remarks came after the Supreme Court directed authorities not to take coercive action against protesters while continuing investigation in FIRs and to release those under 18 years of age, provided they have no criminal records. It also asked authorities to preserve electronic and digital evidence relating to the recent nationwide stir over the NEET paper leak.
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