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ABVP Claims Jantar Mantar Protest Was ‘Hijacked’, Presses Govt. to Form Panel on Exam Reforms
ABVP said student grievances were hijacked by anti-social elements and urged a high-level committee to review competitive exam transparency.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad condemned violence at Jantar Mantar, alleging that "anti-social elements" and political interests had hijacked students' legitimate agitation over NEET-UG.
- Seeking accountability, the organization demanded the Union Government constitute a high-level committee to review competitive examinations and ensure transparency and integrity in the system.
- All India Rank 1 holder Aryan Gupta defended the right to protest, stating "Protest and Dissent Are Essential," while AIR 2 holder Panshul Bansal chose to study instead.
- Students expressed mixed views on the agitation, with some calling for open dialogue rather than suppression, while others argue lasting reform requires addressing broader social issues.
- The organization appealed to stakeholders to resolve issues through peaceful means, emphasizing that the protest at Jantar Mantar should remain focused on genuine student grievances rather than political exploitation.
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CJP Protest: ABVP condemns Jantar Mantar violence
NEW DELHI: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) strongly condemns the acts of chaos, public disruption, and violent clashes that unfolded at Jantar Mantar during recent demonstrations regarding NEET-UG and education reform. ABVP believes that under the guise of a genuine student movement, rogue political interests and anti-social elements deliberately orchestrated violence to disrupt public order- a tactic ABVP denounces in the strongest te…
ABVP claims Jantar Mantar protest was ‘hijacked’, presses govt. to form panel on exam reforms
In a statement, the student wing of RSS denounces the clashes during the demonstration, saying the legitimate concerns of students should be addressed through dialogue, transparency and institutional reforms
·Chennai, India
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