Sri Lankan activists, social movements, civil society organisations, and trade unions expressed solidarity with Indian students protesting alleged NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leakage and broader education-sector concerns.
What happened
Nearly 200 Sri Lankan activists and groups issued a solidarity statement supporting Indian student protests. Sri Lankan activists gathered outside the Indian High Commission in Colombo to condemn alleged brutal police violence during the Indian protests.
Background and earlier position
Education entrance-exam controversies often trigger public protests because students see them as threats to fairness and merit. Protest policing then becomes a governance and internal security concern, especially when allegations of violence arise.
What changed now
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