The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) protested paper leaks in competitive exams, including NEET, in Lucknow. Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a ban on the National Testing Agency.
The protests highlight growing public concern and political pressure surrounding alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, particularly the NEET exam, impacting students and raising questions about the integrity of national testing bodies.
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) organized a protest in Lucknow against alleged paper leaks in competitive examinations, including the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), Lekhpal, and Uttar Pradesh Sub-Inspector recruitment tests. The march, led by NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar and Uttar Pradesh unit president Anas Rahman, began at the state Congress headquarters and proceeded towards Raj Bhavan.
Police intervened to stop the march with heavy barricading, leading to confrontations where protesters attempted to climb the barriers. Authorities used force to disperse the crowd and detained several individuals, who were later released from Eco Garden. One protester reportedly fell unconscious and was admitted to the Civil Hospital.
During the protest, Jakhar criticized the BJP government for its alleged failure to conduct examinations fairly and accused it of protecting those involved in paper leaks. He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the irregularities. Jakhar also called for a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and requested financial compensation for families of students affected by examination issues.
Anas Rahman affirmed that the NSUI would continue its protests, stating they were committed to raising the voices of students and unemployed youth.
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