Police foil SFI’s protest in Hyderabad in support of indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
Police in Hyderabad disrupted a protest by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) held in solidarity with activists demanding accountability from the National Testing Agency. Protesters criticized the Union government's handling of entrance exam controversies and called for the Education Minister's resignation.
Why it matters
The ongoing protests highlight a significant crisis of confidence in India's national examination system and the broader debate over federalism in education.
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Telangana committee condemned the police action against its leaders during a solidarity protest organised here in support of the indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding accountability for alleged failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Addressing the protest, CPM State secretary John Wesley said the controversies surrounding NEET, CUET and other entrance examinations had created a nationwide crisis of confidence in the NTA. He alleged that the Union government failed to take responsibility despite repeated examination irregularities and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Former legislator Julakanti Rangareddy criticised the Centre’s education policies, alleging they undermine States’ rights through excessive centralisation. He called for a new entrance examination system that is transparent and respects the role of States.
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