VHP alleges 'communal discrimination' at NEET centres, seeks probe
The Vishva Hindu Parishad has demanded an investigation into alleged religious discrimination at NEET-UG exam centers. They claim Hindu students were barred from wearing religious symbols while Muslim students were permitted to wear hijabs and burqas.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious expression in public institutions and standardized testing environments in India.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday (June 21, 2026) claimed that Hindu NEET-UG aspirants were not allowed to wear religious symbols such as ‘kalava’ and ‘mala’ at several centres, while Muslim candidates were permitted to wear hijabs and burqas and demanded a probe into the alleged discrimination.
The article reports on a specific political group's allegations, which often carry a specific ideological framing regarding religious identity.
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