A mass gathering at Jantar Mantar and a march towards Parliament in New Delhi saw protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy. The removal and transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site to hospital has further fuelled debate. As social media remains sharply divided, SBS Hindi spoke with academics, members of the Indian diaspora in Australia, students at the protest, and a journalist reporting from the ground to explore what demonstrators are calling for and how the events unfolded.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on a rapidly developing situation. As the situation continues to evolve, details may change as new facts or official information become available. The identities of some of the interviewees has been kept anonymous at their request to protect their privacy and confidentiality. The views, claims, and allegations expressed in this report are those of the individuals concerned. SBS Hindi does not endorse or reject these views or claims.)
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