'Protect children's future': Centre seeks dialogue with oppn amid protests - top developments
Political tensions in India have escalated over alleged NEET exam irregularities, leading to parliamentary disruptions and protests. The government has offered a debate, but the opposition continues to demand the resignation of the Union education minister.
Why it matters
The controversy impacts the credibility of national entrance exams and highlights deep-seated political polarization in the Indian legislative process.
NEW DELHI: A political showdown over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters intensified on Wednesday, with Parliament witnessing repeated disruptions, the Opposition staging a 'Black Day' protest, Rahul Gandhi renewing his attack on the Centre and activist Sonam Wangchuk extending his indefinite hunger strike.The Centre maintained that it was ready for a discussion on the issue in Parliament, but the opposition remained firm on its demand for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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