Will talk to her, but don’t troll her father: Assam CM on Minister’s daughter joining NEET protest
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has defended the daughter of a cabinet colleague after she joined a protest against exam irregularities. He urged the public not to troll her, stating that children are entitled to their own political ideologies independent of their parents.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of family, political accountability, and public discourse in Indian politics.
Videos of Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta's daughter joining a protest against irregularities in the NEET exam prompted Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to say that his Cabinet colleague should not be trolled as "she may not follow her father's political ideology".
A protest here on Thursday (July 23, 2026) against examination irregularities and demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister drew attention after Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshab Mahanta's daughter Dibisa joined the demonstration.
Clips of her raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanding Pradhan's resignation have been shared widely on social media. PTI has not ascertained the veracity of the clips.
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