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Bhiwandi Congress Protests Police Action On NEET Agitators

Bhiwandi Congress submits memorandum to President, condemns police action on Jantar Mantar protest. Demands fair probe and Union Education Minister's resignation.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 23 July 2026 at 08:59 pm
Bhiwandi Congress Protests Police Action On NEET Agitators

The Bhiwandi City Congress Committee staged a protest outside the Sub-Divisional Officer's office on Thursday, in support of the ongoing agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Following the demonstration, a memorandum addressed to the President of India was submitted, demanding a fair probe into the alleged police action against protesters and reiterating the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The protest was organised in solidarity with Congress workers and student activists who have been demonstrating in the national capital over the NEET examination controversy. Congress leaders alleged that during the Parliament March held on July 20, police resorted to excessive force to disperse peaceful protesters, leaving several young men and women injured.

Addressing the gathering, party leaders condemned the alleged use of force and described it as an attack on democratic values. They demanded an impartial inquiry into the incident and strict action against officials found responsible for the alleged excesses.

The Congress delegation also renewed its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him morally accountable for the controversy surrounding the NEET examination. The leaders said the nationwide agitation has received the full backing of the Congress party and is being spearheaded by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

The memorandum stated that citizens have a constitutional right to stage peaceful demonstrations and that any attempt to suppress democratic protests through force is unacceptable. It urged the President to ensure an independent investigation into the alleged police action and to safeguard the democratic rights of citizens.

After the protest, the memorandum was formally handed over to the Sub-Divisional Officer with a request that it be forwarded to the President of India for appropriate action. Prominent Congress leaders and office-bearers who participated in the demonstration included former Bhiwandi District Congress president and former MLA Abdul Rashid Tahir Momin, Sohail Khan, Javed Farooqui, Arshi Azmi, Siddheshwar Kamurti, Block President Siraj Hashmi, along with several office-bearers and a large number of party workers from the Bhiwandi City District Congress Committee.

The Congress leaders maintained that the memorandum was aimed at seeking constitutional intervention to protect democratic rights and ensure accountability in the alleged police action during the Delhi protest. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from opposition parties, with many demanding action against those responsible for the alleged police excesses.

The NEET examination controversy has been a major point of contention in recent weeks, with many students and opposition parties alleging irregularities in the exam. The Congress party has been at the forefront of the agitation, with many of its leaders participating in protests and demonstrations across the country.

In conclusion, the Bhiwandi Congress Committee's protest and memorandum submission are a testament to the party's commitment to protecting democratic rights and ensuring accountability in the alleged police action during the Delhi protest. The incident highlights the need for the government to respect the constitutional rights of citizens and to ensure that those responsible for any excesses are held accountable.

The controversy surrounding the NEET examination and the alleged police action during the Delhi protest are likely to continue to be major points of contention in the coming days and weeks. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of the opposition parties and the students who have been affected by the alleged irregularities in the exam.

The Bhiwandi Congress Committee's actions are a significant development in the ongoing agitation, and they are likely to have a major impact on the situation in the coming days. As the party continues to push for accountability and justice, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to their demands.

In the end, the incident highlights the importance of protecting democratic rights and ensuring accountability in the actions of those in power. It is a reminder that the government must always respect the constitutional rights of citizens and ensure that those responsible for any excesses are held accountable.

The Bhiwandi Congress Committee's protest and memorandum submission are a powerful statement of the party's commitment to these principles, and they are likely to have a major impact on the situation in the coming days and weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NEET examination controversy about?

The NEET examination controversy is about alleged irregularities in the exam, with many students and opposition parties demanding action against those responsible.

Who is leading the nationwide agitation against the NEET examination controversy?

The nationwide agitation is being spearheaded by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and has received the full backing of the Congress party.

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