Several senior Congress leaders, including former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, were detained by police in Bhopal on Saturday during a protest march regarding the alleged NEET paper leak and irregularities in competitive exams. The protest, organized by the Congress and NSUI, started at the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters. Police intervened as the protesters tried to march towards the Chief Minister’s residence, resulting in the detention of leaders and workers.
Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, along with other prominent leaders such as P.C. Sharma, Rajkumar Patel, and Jitu Patwari, were among those detained by the police. The protest also saw the participation of NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar and hundreds of Congress workers and students. Heavy security measures were in place around the Congress headquarters and along the protest route to maintain order and prevent the march from reaching the CM House.
Addressing the gathering before the protest, Digvijaya Singh criticized the government for the exam paper leaks and called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Singh emphasized the need for accountability and justice for the students affected by the alleged irregularities. The Congress leaders highlighted concerns over the repeated paper leaks and urged for a thorough investigation and strict actions against those responsible for the incidents.
After the detentions, police officials clarified that the actions were preventive in nature and all detained leaders were later released. The Congress leaders affirmed their commitment to continuing the agitation until justice is served for the students affected by the examination issues.
