Student protests in the national capital, Delhi, are intensifying. For the past few days, students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar over the NEET question paper leak issue. However, during a ‘Chalo Parliament’ march on Monday, the police resorted to a brutal lathi-charge against the students. Many female students sustained severe injuries, and the condition of some became critical. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, garnering widespread support for the students from across the country, including from film personalities, cricketers, and opposition politicians.
Meanwhile, internet and mobile services have been suspended within a one-kilometer radius of Jantar Mantar, and there are severe disruptions to the power supply. Reports suggest that something might happen tonight, with indications that the protesters could be removed from the site. Police forces have currently been deployed.
Separately, opposition MPs held a candlelight rally led by Rahul Gandhi. They paid tribute at Gandhi Smriti to the students who had died by suicide. Rahul Gandhi declared that the INDIA bloc stands in support of the students. On another front, the Centre has invited the protesting students for talks; however, the students are insisting that a neutral venue be chosen. It remains to be seen what will happen next.
