Hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to protests by the Cockroach Janta Party over the NEET exam paper leak, Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray confirmed that the scheduled Tiranga March on Sunday will continue as planned.
Raj Thackeray announced that the march will start from Shivaji Park and proceed to the Siddhivinayak Temple. He emphasized that the rally will now be a celebration of Gen Z and the nation’s youth for their successful movement, rather than a protest.
Uddhav Thackeray praised the youth for their role in the movement, stating that it symbolized a broader victory against state high-handedness. He highlighted the impact of the youth-led movement in challenging the government’s policies and actions over the past decade.
The Shiv Sena-UBT Chief criticized the administration for its treatment of student protesters during the demonstrations, demanding accountability for the use of force. He called for answers from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the crackdown on protesters and the actions of the police.
