Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (VP)

Mangaluru, Jul 2: The Dakshina Kannada National Students Union of India (NSUI) led by prominant Congress leaders of the district staged a protest at Clock Tower, Mangaluru, on Tuesday, July 2, criticising the Central BJP Government over the NEET question paper leak. 

The protest also led to a scuffle with the police.

During the protest, tensions escalated, leading to a physical confrontation between the protestors and the police. Several protestors were seen being pushed and shoved by the police as they tried to maintain order.

Addressing the gathering, Padmaraj R Poojary, Congress MP candidate, stated, "NSUI has organised this protest to highlight the scam perpetrated by the BJP. It's evident from one center where 7 students scored full marks that exams are rigged to disadvantage the poor. The BJP has failed to address this issue, even attempting to silence Rahul Gandhi in Parliament. This injustice towards students must end; Rahul Gandhi and the Congress stand firmly with students."

Harish Kumar, District Congress president, added, "This incident is unfortunate, caused by the central government. Despite Rahul Gandhi's efforts to raise concerns about NEET exams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained silent. The magnitude of this scam affects millions of students. Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament compelled Modi to listen, despite BJP's attempts to undermine him as 'Pappu'. Through initiatives like Yuva Nidhi Scheme, Rahul Gandhi continues to support countless students."

M G Hegde, also speaking at the protest, criticised the BJP, saying, "After exploiting the country, the BJP now targets students. Modi's promises of making India a superpower have only led to inflation. BJP's Hindutva has poisoned the youth, but voters in the recent elections have taught them a lesson. It was clear Modi was about to lose. The leaking roof of Rama Mandir symbolises the curse of Lord Rama due to BJP's fake Hindutva. Anyone not voting for them is labelled anti-Hindu."

The protest saw the presence of Ramanath Rai, Ibrahim Kodijal, Shalet Pinto, Suhan Alva, Vishwas, and others.