Congress workers, led by KPCC General Secretary S. Manohar, protested at the BJP’s state headquarters in Bengaluru, denouncing irregularities in the NEET and calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. They carried placards and chanted slogans against the Central government, with police intervening and detaining several leaders and workers. The Congress party vowed to continue its peaceful demonstrations until justice is served to students and accountability is established for the alleged NEET irregularities.
The protest highlighted concerns over question paper leaks and exam mismanagement, eroding trust in the education system. Manohar emphasized the need for accountability, criticizing the government’s response to the crisis. He demanded Pradhan’s resignation, urging a thorough investigation and strict actions against those responsible for the NEET issues. In a parallel event, Karnataka BJP leaders protesting at the KPCC headquarters faced police detention amid escalating tensions between the two parties.
Congress activists confronted senior BJP MLA B.P. Harish as he arrived at the KPCC office, expressing discontent with the BJP’s stance on the NEET controversy. The clash reflects the growing discord between the political factions over the handling of educational matters, with both sides advocating for transparency and accountability in the examination process.
