‘Sansad Chalo’ violence: Protesters’ chats, ‘secret app’ under scanner
New Delhi, July 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leaks so that no one plays with the future of the youth, and said states should join hands with the Centre to tackle the menace in national interest.
Modi made the remarks at a meeting of the NDA MPs here, a day after thousands of students led by the CJP took part in the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march against irregularities in the NEET exam and to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the prime minister told the MPs that the government acted immediately after reports of the paper leak surfaced, and 13 people were arrested and sent to jail.
“At the same time, the prime minister said, to ensure that students’ future was not affected, the NEET re-examination was given priority, conducted successfully, and the results were declared without delay,” Rijiju said after the hour-long meeting.
He said the prime minister also said that strict steps have been taken to prevent such paper leaks in the future.
Modi told the NDA MPs that those found involved in the paper leak racket have been arrested and jailed.
The prime minister also told the ruling alliance’s MPs that those guilty in paper leaks should be given the strictest possible punishment, with the support of the country’s top lawyers, so that those involved in such a grave offence face exemplary action and such incidents do not recur.
As Delhi Police has begun its investigation into CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, which turned violent on Monday, some chat messages allegedly exchanged between protesters have come to light suggesting preparations to maintain connectivity during a possible internet shutdown, while others point towards a willingness to sacrifice lives for the cause.
Some of the alleged chats referred to maintaining communication in the event of internet services being disrupted, with users discussing alternative ways to stay connected and relay information during the march, a police source said.
INDIA bloc creating ‘terrorism-like’ situation through protest: BJP MLC
Maharashtra BJP MLC Sadabhau Khot on Tuesday alleged that the INDIA bloc was trying to create a “terrorism-like situation” in the country through the CJP-led protest in Delhi, drawing a sharp response from the Opposition.
Clashes broke out between protesters and security personnel in Delhi on Monday during the “Sansad Chalo” march towards Parliament.
Mamata says she is ready to join CJP protest
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday intensified her attack on the BJP-led Centre over the alleged police action against students during the CJP march to Parliament in Delhi, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “turned his car around and drove away” as protesters neared the Parliament complex. Banerjee said she was prepared to join the CJP protest in the national capital if required. (PTI)
