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Massive Student Protests Over NEET Paper Leak Continue in Mumbai
For the third day in a row, thousands of students and young activists protested in Mumbai against the NEET paper leak.
They gathered in areas like Dadar and Chembur, demanding that the education minister resign and calling for better education policies.
The police tried to control the crowds, detaining around 400 people.
Political leaders and celebrities like rapper Raftaar and actress Ayesha Khan showed their support for the protesters.
The demonstrators chanted slogans and held signs asking for justice and better education.
The police said they acted to maintain order, but protesters felt the police were too harsh.
Over 5,000 students and activists protested in Mumbai for the third consecutive day against the NEET paper leak.
Around 400 protesters were detained by the police, who used heavy bandobast to control the crowds.
Political leaders like Raj Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, and Amit Thackeray supported the protesters.
Celebrities such as rapper Raftaar and actress Ayesha Khan joined the protests, with Khan alleging unlawful detention.
Protesters chanted slogans like 'Save Education' and 'Azadi' while demanding accountability and systemic reforms.
- Who
- Students, young activists, political leaders, celebrities
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and demands for educational reforms
- Where
- Dadar, Chembur, Shivaji Park, Sena Bhavan, Veer Savarkar Marg in Mumbai
- When
- Third consecutive day
- Why
- To demand accountability and systemic reforms in the education system
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters allege excessive force and unlawful detentions by police.
Police
Police claim they acted to maintain law and order, citing prohibitory orders.
Accountability
Protesters
Protesters demand accountability from the education minister and systemic reforms.
Police
Police emphasize following legal procedures and dispersing crowds peacefully.
Key facts
- Location
- Dadar, Chembur, Shivaji Park, Sena Bhavan, Veer Savarkar Marg
- Number of Protesters
- Over 5,000
- Number of Detainees
- Around 400
- Political Support
- MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Celebrity Support
- Rapper Raftaar, Actress Ayesha Khan
Quotes
Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
“"We stand firmly with these students. They are demanding basic accountability, but the government responds with arrogance."”
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Sources
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