Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Congress-BJP Clash in Shivamogga During NEET Protest
In Shivamogga, a protest organized by the Congress against alleged irregularities in the NEET exam turned into clashes between Congress and BJP workers.
The Congress protesters demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister and action against those responsible for the irregularities.
They also sought compensation for families affected by the controversy.
BJP workers countered by accusing Congress of 'goondaism' and demanding the arrest of those involved in the attack on the BJP office.
Police detained activists from both sides and registered cases.
One BJP activist was injured during the scuffle.
Congress protest against NEET irregularities escalated into clashes with BJP workers in Shivamogga.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those responsible for NEET irregularities.
BJP workers accused Congress of 'goondaism' and demanded the arrest of those involved in the attack on the BJP office.
Police detained activists from both parties and registered cases.
One BJP activist was injured during the scuffle.
- Who
- Congress and BJP workers in Shivamogga
- What
- Clashes between Congress and BJP workers during a protest against NEET irregularities
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Shivamogga
- Why
- Protest against alleged irregularities in NEET and police action against student protesters
Congress Protesters
BJP Workers
Protest Against NEET Irregularities
Congress Protesters
Congress protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those responsible for alleged NEET irregularities.
BJP Workers
BJP workers accused Congress of 'goondaism' and demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in the attack on the BJP office.
Response to Police Action
Congress Protesters
Congress protesters alleged police action against student protesters and demanded medical treatment and compensation for injured students.
BJP Workers
BJP workers staged a counter-protest and submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police seeking strict legal action against Congress activists.
- Location
- Shivamogga
- Date
- Thursday
- Protest Organizers
- District Congress Committee
- Protest Leaders
- R. Prasanna Kumar (Congress), Harikrishna (BJP)
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, action against NEET irregularities, compensation for affected families
- Police Action
- Detained activists from both parties, registered cases
- Injuries
- One BJP activist injured