Crime & Law · India
Students Protest NEET Exam Irregularities Across India
Thousands of students protested across India against alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister. Demonstrations occurred in multiple cities including Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Indore, Jaipur, Raipur, Prayagraj, and Jalandhar. In Delhi, police reportedly used force, leading to clashes and detentions. A video of students being beaten while heading to the Jantar Mantar protest went viral, drawing condemnation and calls for action against the alleged assailant, identified as Satyam Pandit. Some reports highlighted students facing family opposition to participate in the protests.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 9
- Left (1): Satya Hindi
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Lallantop
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari