NSUI-Congress Protest in Dehradun Over NEET Paper Leak; Demand Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
NSUI workers protested in Dehradun on June 8th over the NEET exam. Congress workers marched to the Uttarakhand Secretariat and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Also, NSUI workers, led by the organization’s national president, Vinod Jakhar, attempted to surround the Secretariat, but police blocked the protest by erecting barricades on Subhash Road, just outside the Secretariat. During the protest, heated arguments broke out between the police and protesters, and the situation gradually escalated to physical violence. Police use water cannons and barricades to stop protesters Furthermore, during the protest, some protesters climbed atop the barricades and began shouting slogans against the government, expressing their anger over the paper leak. Police used water cannons to dislodge the protesters, but the protesters remained seated on the barricades and continued to raise slogans. In support of the NSUI workers, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, Congress Party Election Management Committee Chairman Harak Singh Rawat, and Election Campaign Committee Chairman Pritam Singh also joined the protest. Seeing the growing commotion, the police sent Pritam Singh and NSUI workers to the police lines. Congress leaders and student union activists allege that the examination system across the country is under the scanner. Almost all exams are being leaked before the exam is even completed, and that people associated with the BJP are somehow involved in this. BJP wants to protect the accused in NEET paper leak case – Congress During the march to the Secretariat, Congress leaders demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They also stated that despite numerous allegations, not a single BJP leader has come forward to provide clarification. What can be said about this silence? Furthermore, the Congress alleged that hundreds of children across the country have committed suicide after being victims of paper leaks. No government leader visited their homes to console them or announced any assistance. They say that the government’s announcements or indifference clearly indicate the BJP’s involvement in this entire matter. Therefore, the BJP wants to protect the accused in the NEET paper leak case. Therefore, Congress is taking to the streets over this issue, and this protest will continue until the country’s Education Minister resigns from his post. NSUI workers also announced that they have come to attack the Uttarakhand Secretariat today. If necessary, they will also surround the home of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Fire Breaks Out at Education Ministry Office in Delhi’s ITO Area, Building Evacuated; No Casualties Reported
An incident involving a fire at the Ministry of Education’s office, located within the campus of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Delhi’s ITO area, was reported on Monday. The fire broke out on the second floor of the Ministry’s office, where several administrative and policy-related branches operate. Following the incident, a commotion ensued in the area, and the office building was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Delhi Fire Service received a report regarding the fire at approximately 9:37 AM. Upon receiving the information, eight fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, and operations to bring the fire under control were initiated. According to officials, no casualties have been reported so far. This incident occurs at a time when the Ministry of Education is actively addressing various administrative and legal issues related to the high-profile NEET paper leak case of previous years. However, officials have clarified that no link between the fire and the NEET case has been confirmed thus far. According to preliminary information, an investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the fire. Authorities are also assessing whether any critical documents, records, or digital assets have sustained damage. Currently, the fire department and relevant agencies are working to bring the situation completely under control and to assess the extent of the damage. Officials have stated that detailed information regarding the actual cause of the fire and the resulting damage will only become available once the investigation has been concluded.