Students Islamic Organisation of India, Solidarity Youth Movement hold rally in Basavakalyan condemning police excesses against protesting students in Delhi
Student organizations held a protest in Basavakalyan to condemn alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and police actions against students in Delhi. The protesters demanded the abolition of the National Testing Agency and greater accountability in the national examination system.
Why it matters
The protest reflects widespread student dissatisfaction with the management of national entrance exams and concerns regarding educational transparency in India.
The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Basavakalyan unit, and the Solidarity Youth Movement (SYM) jointly organised a protest rally and public meeting in Basavakalyan on Thursday, condemning the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, the alleged police action against students protesting in New Delhi, and the demolition order issued against Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.
The rally commenced at Gandhi Chowk and culminated in a public meeting at Ambedkar Chowk after passing through the town. A memorandum addressed to the President of India was submitted to local authorities, urging reforms in the national examination system and protection of students’ rights.
Speaking at the public meeting, Zabiullah Khan, president of the SYM, alleged that students protesting in Delhi had been subjected to excessive police force and called for an independent inquiry into the alleged NEET irregularities.
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