Student Activists Claim Delhi Authorities Using Force to Crush Peaceful NEET Protests

A Punjab-born PhD scholar has emerged as one of the prominent student leaders in the ongoing protests in Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak, accusing the BJP-led Central government of suppressing peaceful demonstrations instead of addressing students' concerns. Aameen, a doctoral student at Dr B R Ambedkar University, Delhi, said the authorities' response to the protests reflected an attempt to silence dissent rather than engage with the demands raised by students.

Aameen, 28, serves as the joint secretary of the All India Students Association (AISA) unit at the university. Along with fellow protesters Neha and Manish, he concluded a 23-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Monday. The protest was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Recalling the police action during the demonstrations, Aameen alleged that the intention was to inflict harm on protesters rather than disperse the gathering peacefully. He claimed that protesters were treated with hostility and were referred to as "virus" and "cockroaches" instead of having their concerns heard. According to him, the handling of the protest has strengthened the resolve of students seeking greater transparency and accountability in the examination system.

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The student-led movement has gained national attention following allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination and subsequent protests in the national capital. Demonstrators have been demanding a fair investigation into the alleged paper leak, action against those responsible and reforms aimed at protecting the integrity of competitive examinations. The issue has also become a major point of confrontation between the Opposition and the Centre during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The government has maintained that it has acted swiftly after the alleged irregularities came to light. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is underway, and authorities have said multiple arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Centre has also expressed its willingness to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament on the controversy while rejecting Opposition demands for the resignation of the Education Minister.

With student organisations continuing their agitation, the NEET paper leak controversy remains one of the most prominent political and educational issues in the country. Protesters have said they will continue pressing for accountability and reforms, while the government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a fair investigation and taking strict action against those found guilty.

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