The violent unrest that erupted during the 'Chalo Sansad' march, organized to protest the alleged NEET paper leaks on July 20, has now reached the Delhi High Court. A Public Interest Litigation has been filed seeking a high-level probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the clashes and the underlying causes of the disruption.
NEET Controversy and the Parliament March
The alleged irregularities in the NEET examination have sparked widespread outrage among students across the country. In response to this, CJP protesters organized a 'Chalo Sansad' (Parliament March) starting from Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. The demonstration quickly escalated into chaos, resulting in severe clashes between the demonstrators and the Delhi Police. The situation deteriorated with incidents of stone-pelting, police lathicharge, and the use of tear gas, leaving several police personnel injured. The issue has also seen significant political heat from the streets to the parliament, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi staging protests and widespread sloganeering taking place against Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Allegations of Foreign Funding
Following the widespread anarchy stretching from Jantar Mantar to Parliament Street, the petition submitted to the Delhi High Court alleges that there might be foreign funding fueling this violent agitation. Due to the severity of these claims, the plea demands that the NIA take over the investigation. The petitioner has firmly requested that all FIRs registered by the Delhi Police regarding the protests and subsequent violence be transferred to a specialized investigative agency, ensuring strict legal action against all individuals involved in the disturbance.
Court Agrees to Urgent Hearing
Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha, representing the petitioner, brought the matter before the bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, seeking an urgent hearing. Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the court accepted the request. The Delhi High Court has now agreed to hear the matter this Friday, which will determine whether a central agency will step in to investigate the protest-related violence.
