BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters
BJP leaders have defended the government's handling of recent student protests regarding the NEET paper leak, citing the need for law and order. Conversely, the Aam Aadmi Party has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against the demonstrators.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding student welfare, examination integrity, and the limits of protest.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday defended the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, with MP Bansuri Swaraj saying the government had acted with “sensitivity” and remained open to dialogue. Her party colleague and Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said Monday’s march to Parliament was “not peaceful” and its organisers must be held accountable for “outright lawlessness”.
Addressing a press conference, Ms. Swaraj said the government’s priority is to protect the students and ensure that their future remains uncompromised. “A safe future for children is the top priority of the [Narendra] Modi government,” she said.
Referring to the alleged NEET paper leak, Ms. Swaraj said the government acted swiftly after receiving information that the examination may have been compromised.
She said the Centre had consistently sought a dialogue with the CJP and that Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda had invited representatives of the agitation for talks.
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