Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Assam CM defends minister's daughter at NEET protest
A young woman named Dibisa Mahanta, who is the daughter of an Assam minister, joined a protest in Guwahati.
The protest was about problems in a big exam called NEET and wanted the education minister to resign.
Videos of her protest went viral on social media.
The Chief Minister of Assam said people should not criticize her father for her actions because she might have different political views.
He also said he would talk to her about the things she said during the protest because he disagreed with them.
The minister involved did not comment on the situation.
Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam minister Keshab Mahanta, joined a protest against NEET exam irregularities.
The protest demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Videos of her protest went viral on social media.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended her right to protest but disagreed with her slogans.
Sarma plans to discuss the slogans with her when they meet next.
- Who
- Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam minister Keshab Mahanta
- What
- Joined a protest against NEET exam irregularities and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To protest against irregularities in the NEET exam and demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister
Support for Free Speech
Criticism of Protest Slogans
Freedom of Expression
Support for Free Speech
The Chief Minister supports the daughter's right to protest and express her views, even if they differ from her father's political ideology.
Criticism of Protest Slogans
The Chief Minister disagrees with the slogans raised during the protest and plans to discuss them with the daughter.
- Protest Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Protest Date
- July 26, 2026
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Issue
- Irregularities in NEET exam
- Protester
- Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam minister Keshab Mahanta
- Chief Minister's Response
- Defended the daughter's right to protest but disagreed with the slogans
- Minister's Portfolio
- Revenue and Disaster Management, Information Technology, Science, Technology & Climate Change
- Minister's Constituency
- Kaliabor
Sources
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