Maharashtra Congress Alleges Police Excess Against Student Protesters

Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal accused the police of using excessive force against students protesting the alleged examination paper leak in Mumbai on Thursday.

The students were protesting against the leak of the exam paper, and Sapkal alleged that the police resorted to indiscriminate baton charges on students, including women and minors.

A Congress delegation, led by Sapkal, met Director General of Police Sadanand Date and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti to seek an end to the alleged crackdown on student protesters and harassment of journalists covering the demonstrations.

Sapkal demanded the immediate dismissal and arrest of a police officer allegedly threatening protesters with false drug cases, referring to a purported viral video.

The DGP and the Mumbai Police Commissioner informed the delegation that an inquiry was underway and appropriate action would be taken after the report was submitted.

Sapkal reiterated the Congress' demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and reforms in the examination system.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi will soon announce its next phase of protests over the issue, Sapkal added.

The protest is against the alleged leak of the NEET exam paper, which has sparked outrage among students and opposition parties.

The Congress has been demanding action against those responsible for the leak and reforms in the examination system to prevent such incidents in the future.

The police action against the protesters has been widely criticized, with many accusing the police of using excessive force against peaceful protesters.

The issue has sparked a wider debate about the need for reforms in the examination system and the role of the police in maintaining law and order during protests.

The Maharashtra Congress has vowed to continue its protests against the alleged paper leak and police excesses, and to demand justice for the students affected by the leak.

The incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the examination system, and for the police to respect the democratic right to protest.

In a related development, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has come out in support of the protesting students, saying they have every right to ask questions about the leak.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many demanding action against those responsible for the leak and reforms in the examination system.

The Maharashtra government has been facing criticism for its handling of the issue, with opposition parties accusing it of failing to take adequate action to prevent such incidents.

The Congress has been at the forefront of the protests, demanding action against those responsible for the leak and reforms in the examination system.

The issue is likely to continue to be a major point of contention in the state, with the opposition parties vowing to continue their protests until justice is served.