Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Kerala CM's stance on NEET protest cases unclear
In Kerala, the Chief Minister V D Satheesan has not clearly stated his position on withdrawing cases against people who protested the NEET exam paper leak.
The Leader of Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, has criticized the government for not taking a clear decision and for allegedly having double standards.
Vijayan has written to the Chief Minister and the AICC chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking intervention.
He argues that the government is supporting protests in Delhi but prosecuting those in Kerala for the same issue.
The Chief Minister has sent the matter to the Home Department for consideration, but no final decision has been made.
Kerala CM V D Satheesan has not clearly stated his stance on withdrawing cases against NEET protestors.
Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accuses the government of double standards.
Vijayan has written to the Chief Minister and AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge seeking intervention.
The government is alleged to support protests in Delhi but prosecute those in Kerala for the same issue.
The matter has been sent to the Home Department for consideration, but no final decision has been made.
- Who
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan
- What
- Unclear stance on withdrawing cases against NEET protestors
- When
- July 29, 2023
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Vijayan accuses the government of double standards and urges withdrawal of cases.
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Chief Minister V D Satheesan's Response
Withdrawal of Cases
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Vijayan urges the state government to unconditionally withdraw all cases against NEET protestors.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan's Response
Satheesan has sent the letter to the Home Department for consideration, but no clear decision has been made.
Double Standards
Pinarayi Vijayan's Criticism
Vijayan accuses the UDF government of double standards, supporting protests in Delhi but prosecuting those in Kerala.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan's Response
Satheesan's response does not address the allegation of double standards.
- Chief Minister
- V D Satheesan
- Leader of Opposition
- Pinarayi Vijayan
- Issue
- Withdrawal of cases against NEET protestors
- Date
- July 29, 2023
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- AICC Chief
- Mallikarjun Kharge