Bihar Police Clash with NEET Protesters in Patna

On Wednesday, a clash broke out between the Bihar Police and protesters in Patna, who were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. The protesters, led by CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Sourav, had gathered near Gandhi Maidan, about three km away from the Governor's residence, to march towards the Lok Bhavan.

The protesters, affiliated with the All India Students' Association (AISA), were met with police action, including tear gas shells, water cannon, and baton-charging. The police action was taken to thwart the 'Lok Bhavan march' by the protesters.

Sandeep Sourav, who is a former AISA national general secretary, stated that the protesters were on the streets to bring the Modi government back to its senses. He demanded not only Pradhan's resignation but also Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, citing the brutal suppression of the Jantar Mantar protests in Delhi.

The protests in Patna were part of a larger agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, which has been ongoing for over a month. In Delhi, protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak.

The police could not immediately confirm the number of people detained in connection with the protests in Patna. The incident highlights the growing unrest among students and opposition parties over the issue of competitive examinations and the government's handling of the situation.

The CPI(ML) Liberation and AISA have been at the forefront of the protests, demanding accountability from the government and action against those responsible for the paper leak. The protests have gained momentum in recent weeks, with students and opposition parties coming together to demand justice.

The incident in Patna is a reflection of the wider discontent among students and opposition parties over the issue of competitive examinations. The government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, and the protests are likely to continue until the demands of the protesters are met.

In conclusion, the clash between the Bihar Police and protesters in Patna highlights the growing unrest over the issue of competitive examinations. The protests are likely to continue, and the government will need to take concrete steps to address the concerns of the protesters and restore confidence in the examination system.