Mamata Banerjee to likely join CJP NEET protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

Trinamool Congress (TMC) president and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to join the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against the alleged NEET paper leak and related issues at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, according to sources.Sources said Banerjee is expected to visit the protest site to express solidarity with students who have been demonstrating over the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination. Her proposed visit comes as the Opposition continues to rally behind the student-led movement, which has gained momentum over the past few days.STORY | Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on MondayTrinamool Congress president and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to join the protest against NEET paper leak and related issues being spearheaded by the Cokroach Janta Party… pic.twitter.com/9adDZPx7gL— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 24, 2026 Opposition support gathers paceBanerjee had earlier launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the police action against protesters during the CJP's march to Parliament on July 20. Speaking at the Trinamool Congress' annual July 21 Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata, she alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "turned his car around and drove away" as protesters approached the Parliament complex.At the same event, Banerjee had declared that she was willing to join the protest in the national capital if required. "If needed, I will visit Delhi and join the CJP protest," she had said.Also Watch:Referring to the clashes that took place in Delhi on July 20, Banerjee accused the BJP-led government of crossing the limits of authoritarianism through its handling of the protest.TMC leaders rally behind protestersThe Trinamool Congress was among the first Opposition parties to publicly support the Cockroach Janta Party after its formation. Party MPs Kirti Azad and Mahua Moitra had extended their support through social media, PTI reports.I have stood firmly with the students and their movement from the very beginning. Their fight is not just for justice in the NEET scam- It is a fight to protect the future of every young Indian.The brutal crackdown by the Delhi Police on peaceful protesters is deeply disturbing…— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 24, 2026 Several Trinamool leaders have also visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar. While Mahua Moitra and Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale met the protesters, fellow Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose was part of a delegation that met activist Sonam Wangchuk and urged him to end his fast.Kanwar Yatra 2026: CM Yogi Adityanath Directs UP Officials To Ensure Devotee Safety, CleanlinessMeanwhile, Gokhale has launched an initiative seeking photographs, videos and other evidence related to the alleged police action during the July 20 protest. He said the material would be used to identify the police personnel involved and pursue legal action against them.Banerjee's expected participation in Monday's protest is likely to further strengthen Opposition backing for the student movement, which continues to demand accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police response to recent demonstrations.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will visit the Jantar Mantar protest site. She will express solidarity with students protesting alleged NEET paper leaks. Banerjee previously criticized the Centre over police action during a march. She had offered to join the CJP protest if needed. Several TMC MPs have already supported the ongoing student demonstrations.