What happened
The Centre stepped up engagement with protesters linked to the NEET paper leak controversy after Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk said from hospital that he was willing to end the hunger strike if the government assured that no punitive action would be taken against protesting students.
The dispute is no longer limited to examination irregularities. It now also covers the handling of protests, allegations of police excess, and judicial scrutiny of the government’s response.
Background and earlier position
The NEET controversy has already triggered student anger and wider concerns about examination integrity. The current report links that frustration to a protest led by Sonam Wangchuk and to a separate legal challenge over police action during the crackdown on July 20.
The government’s stated position, as reported, is that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 were widely publicised and that people alleging assault should approach magistrates.
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