NEET protest: Jantar Mantar walls wiped clean, but message stays on after Pradhan's exit
Protesters continue to gather at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak scandal. Despite authorities cleaning the site and restricting access, students and supporters remain determined to voice their grievances.
Why it matters
The ongoing protests highlight significant public dissatisfaction with the integrity of India's competitive examination system and the government's handling of the crisis.
NEW DELHI: On Sunday, Jantar Mantar and the lanes leading to it felt both different and familiar.It was a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union education minister following 36 days of protest over the NEET paper leak.Signs of the protest were everywhere, but so also was evidence that an overnight effort was made to remove the traces of it.The slogans that had covered the walls had been painted over.The lanes had been cleaned. The main section, with the stage area, was out of bounds. Police said “cleaning was in progress”.The main entry points to the site were blocked.
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