Police action on protesters in Delhi condemned
A civil society group has condemned the Delhi police for their aggressive response to student protesters demonstrating against irregularities in the NEET examination. The organization is calling for the resignation of the Union Education Minister and the release of detained activists.
Why it matters
It highlights growing public frustration with national examination integrity and the government's handling of youth-led dissent.
Civil society organisation ‘Save the Nation’ has criticised the Delhi police’s recent action against members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), who were protesting against alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
In a press statement issued by the organisation’s convenor, Advocate C.J. Rajan, the group condemned the use of lathi-charge, filing of criminal charges, and detention of peaceful youth demonstrators in the national capital, describing the action as a direct assault on constitutional rights and democratic freedom of expression.
Addressing the ongoing controversies surrounding national-level competitive examinations, Mr. Rajan said the recurring paper leaks, administrative failures, and systemic irregularities in tests such as NEET had severely eroded the trust of students and parents across the country. “Protecting democracy is not just about conducting elections; it also means respecting the voice of dissent from the people,” the statement read.
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