A protest in Guwahati on Thursday against alleged NEET exam irregularities drew attention after Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshab Mahanta’s daughter joined the demonstration. Multiple outlets report that Dibisa Mahanta raised slogans seeking action over the irregularities and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest also included slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to reports.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the controversy, saying people should not attack or troll Mahanta or her father for her participation. He added that her views may not align with her father’s political ideology. While he cautioned against targeting or harassment, at least one report also notes that the chief minister indicated the slogans or statements made by the protester were not right.
The coverage across outlets focuses on the protest’s demands regarding NEET irregularities and the subsequent political response from the Assam chief minister regarding how the minister’s daughter’s actions are discussed publicly.
