"BJP Veteran MM Joshi Condemns Brutal Mishandling of Young Girls in NEET Crackdown"

Former Union Minister Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Voices Concern Over NEET Protests

Renowned BJP leader and former national president of the party, Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing NEET protests in New Delhi. In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, Dr. Joshi emphasized that the protests should not be viewed solely as a law and order issue.

Expressing distress over the treatment of young girls during the demonstrations, Dr. Joshi highlighted the genuine anxieties and concerns of students from various parts of the country gathered on the streets of the capital. He stressed the importance of addressing these concerns with empathy and a commitment to finding sustainable solutions.

Dr. Joshi tweeted, "It is painful to see young students from different parts of the country assembled for days on the streets of New Delhi. Their anxieties and concerns regarding the examination system are genuine and must be handled with empathy and a desire to find a lasting solution."

Dr. Joshi expressed hope that the situation would not be approached purely as a law-and-order matter to be quelled through force. He denounced the mistreatment of young girls during the protests, warning that such actions could alienate segments of Indian society from the national development goals.

His remarks follow the recent 'Chalo Sansad' march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi on July 20, which led to a police crackdown on protestors involving tear gas shelling and lathi charges.

Despite the police response, the CJP's sit-in at Jantar Mantar has persisted, with demonstrators standing firm on their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in light of the NEET paper leak earlier this year.

Notably, activist Sonam Wangchuk remains on a hunger strike after being transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Following meetings with ministers Nadda and Singh, Wangchuk outlined conditions to end his strike and the CJP protest, including compensation for families of students who died by suicide, comprehensive discussions in Parliament, and a review of Pradhan's resignation.