Archive · 23 Jul 2026
BJP Veteran Supports Student Protests
Students in New Delhi are protesting against issues like the NEET paper leak and problems with the CBSE's marking process.
They want reforms in how public exams are conducted.
A well-known BJP leader, Murli Manohar Joshi, has asked the government to handle these protests with care and understanding.
He said using force against the students, especially young girls, is wrong and will make people upset.
The protests started on June 6 and got more attention when a famous activist, Sonam Wangchuk, joined with a hunger strike on June 28.
Students are protesting in New Delhi against NEET paper leaks and CBSE marking irregularities.
BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi urges empathy in handling the protests.
Joshi criticizes the use of force against protesters, especially young girls.
Protests began on June 6, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ).
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with an indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
- Who
- Students, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests against NEET paper leak and examination irregularities
- When
- Protest started on June 6, Sonam Wangchuk joined on June 28
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To address concerns about the examination system and seek reforms
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters believe the use of force by the police is unjustified and brutal, especially against young girls.
Government's Perspective
The government may argue that the use of force is necessary to maintain law and order.
Genuineness of Concerns
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim their concerns about the examination system are genuine and require immediate attention.
Government's Perspective
The government might view the protests as a law and order issue rather than a genuine concern.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 6
- Key Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Issues
- NEET paper leak, CBSE marking irregularities, examination reforms
- BJP Leader's Statement
- Murli Manohar Joshi
Sources
Students' Concerns Genuine, Must Be Handled With Empathy: BJP Veteran MM Joshi
‘Young girls brutally mishandled’: BJP veteran MM Joshi on NEET crackdown
Student protests find ally in veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi
'Painful To See...': Murli Manohar Joshi Voices Concern Over Action Against Student Protesters
'Even Girls Treated Brutally': BJP Veteran Murli Manohar Joshi Backs Students
‘Even young girls were brutally mishandled’: BJP Veteran MM Joshi says use of force on CJP protesters will ‘alienate society’
