The CJP protest has united not just people from various sections of society but also given a platform to political leaders from the Opposition. In the fray of leaders joining the Opposition, the recent addition can be that of the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. It is learnt that Banerjee may visit Delhi on Monday to visit Jantar to meet students protesting against the NEET-UG paper leak.
The protests have persisted to continue with their strike despite activist Sonam Wangchuk calling off his hunger strike.
CJP founder Abhijit Deep asserted that the movement would not be withdrawn until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. The demand for accountability and transparency in the examination system remains central to the protests.
Banerjee, on the other hand, has been spoken on the issue from the beginning. In a social media post on Friday, she described the agitation as a larger movement to “safeguard the future of crores of the country’s youth,” going beyond the immediate demand for justice in the NEET controversy. She also criticised police action against protesting students.
Additionally, the TMC leader criticised the suspension of internet services around Jantar Mantar and the measures taken to control the protest by the Centre. She also expressed concerns over the role of the CBI in investigating the paper leak case, questioning whether the response was aimed at shielding the Education Minister.
Meanwhile, Kolkata, too, witnessed a large student rally on Friday, with participation from Left-affiliated student organisations and CJP supporters. Protesters used creative expressions, including Batman masks and satirical posters, to voice their concerns.
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