Students in Mysuru protest against Centre, seek NTA abolition
Students in Mysuru, led by the AIDSO, protested against the National Testing Agency (NTA) following alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The protesters demanded the abolition of the NTA and the resignation of the Union Education Minister, citing police brutality against students in Delhi.
Why it matters
The protest reflects widespread student dissatisfaction with national examination integrity and the government's handling of educational reforms.
The Mysuru district unit of the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) on Friday staged a protest in front of the old Deputy Commissioner’s office, demanding the abolition of the National Testing Agency (NTA), the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and protection of public education.
Addressing the protesters, AIDSO district president Chandrakala alleged that the Centre had shown “gross negligence” towards students and youth agitating against alleged irregularities in the education system. Referring to the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, she alleged that Delhi Police resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas against peacefully protesting students, leaving several injured and many detained. She also alleged that the Union Home Ministry had ordered action against protesters under the National Security Act (NSA), describing the move as a blow to democratic values. She warned that governments could not suppress people’s movements seeking justice.
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