NEET: Congress, BJP workers detained during rival protests in Bengaluru
Police in Bengaluru detained Congress and BJP workers following rival protests over NEET exam irregularities and political tensions. Both parties accused the other of misconduct during the demonstrations.
Why it matters
The incident reflects heightened political polarization in India regarding education policy and the management of national entrance examinations.
The Bengaluru police on Wednesday detained several Congress workers after they gathered outside the BJP’s State headquarters in Malleswaram and attempted to stage a protest in violation of restrictions imposed under High Court directions.
BJP leaders led by Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok staged a counter-protest in front of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office on Queen’s Road. The police also detained Mr. Ashok and other BJP workers, stating that the demonstration violated the same High Court restrictions on public protests. They were taken to the High Grounds police Station and were later released.
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