NEET protest sparks Congress-BJP face-off at Mysuru college
A political confrontation occurred at a Mysuru college between Congress and BJP workers regarding a protest over the NEET-UG paper leak. BJP leaders criticized the Congress for involving students in political activities on campus.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political tension surrounding the NEET examination controversy and the debate over student involvement in partisan politics.
A programme organised by Congress workers at Maharani’s Government PU College on Lakshmi Vilas Road near Jagan Mohan Palace in Mysuru on Wednesday to condole the deaths of students who allegedly committed suicides following the alleged NEET-UG paper leak triggered disapproval from BJP workers, leading to tense scenes outside the college campus.
The Congress programme, reportedly organised by Chamaraja MLA K. Harish Gowda, highlighted the deaths of students allegedly driven to suicide following the NEET controversy.
On learning about the programme, a group of BJP workers led by former MLA and Mysuru City BJP President L. Nagendra rushed to the college and questioned the authorities for permitting the programme of a political party on the college campus.
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