In a significant political move amid the intense unrest surrounding the NEET paper leak controversy, the central government has initiated contact with key protesting figures. Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike to protest the recent examination irregularities. This high-profile meeting is being viewed as a critical step by the administration to break the ongoing deadlock and address the grievances of the protesting students and activists.
Union Ministers Meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
The meeting between the central leaders and Sonam Wangchuk took place at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where the activist is currently admitted. Wangchuk was shifted to the Gurugram facility following his discharge from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday, acting on the directives of the Delhi High Court. Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh spent time with him to inquire about his health and monitor his medical condition during his fast.
Sonam Wangchuk has embarked on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding structural accountability and immediate action regarding the paper leak scandals. His primary demand includes the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the failures in conducting secure examinations like NEET. The government's decision to send senior cabinet ministers to meet him in the hospital highlights the growing pressure on the administration to resolve the crisis.
Protests Intensify at Jantar Mantar
Meanwhile, the heart of the national capital remains a hub of intense demonstrations. The protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has now entered its 32nd day, with students and youth demanding justice. The standoff has hardened, as indicated by the statements of the organizers. Abhijit Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, stated that their representatives will no longer approach the government for negotiations. He declared that if the government wishes to dialogue, its representatives must come directly to the protest site at Jantar Mantar.
Political Battle Lines Drawn in Parliament and Streets
The NEET paper leak issue has triggered a massive political storm, paralyzing parliamentary proceedings and dominating the streets. Opposition parties have united to corner the ruling government, demanding a comprehensive and uninterrupted discussion on the floor of the House. Although the government has expressed its willingness to hold debates in Parliament, the opposition continues to mobilize protests across the capital, accusing the government of avoiding direct accountability.
Several high-profile opposition figures have visited Jantar Mantar to express solidarity with the students. Uddhav Thackeray visited the protest site late at night, launching a sharp attack on the administration and claiming that the current government is indifferent to the plight and future of the students. Additionally, Akhilesh Yadav announced that their protests would continue with full force until the government agrees to all the demands of the student community. Conversely, the government maintains that strict legal actions are underway against the perpetrators, accusing the opposition of exploiting the students' concerns for political mileage.
