RANCHI: Clashes erupted between Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members during a protest linked to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak allegations outside the BJP office in Ranchi on Tuesday. The incident took place as NSUI workers held demonstrations in several parts of the country as part of their nationwide 'Mashaal March' campaign, demanding action over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Earlier, the NSUI had criticised the BJP-led Union government over the alleged paper leak issue, accusing it of failing to prevent repeated examination-related irregularities and alleging that the government was 'fooling the people of the country.' Addressing reporters during a protest in Telangana, NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar alleged that the government had been unable to control paper leak incidents. He also claimed that growing anger among students reflected widespread dissatisfaction with the ruling party.
Background of the Protest
The NSUI's 'Mashaal March' was organised to highlight what the student wing described as a pattern of negligence by the central government in conducting competitive examinations. The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak allegations, which surfaced recently, have sparked outrage among students and opposition parties. The NSUI demanded a thorough investigation and accountability from the government.
Details of the Clash
In Ranchi, the situation turned violent when BJYM workers confronted NSUI members near the BJP office. Both sides engaged in heated exchanges, which soon escalated into physical altercations. Police intervened to control the situation, and no major injuries were reported. The BJYM accused the NSUI of creating a ruckus, while the NSUI maintained that they were exercising their democratic right to protest.
The incident underscores the heightened political tensions surrounding the NEET examination, which has been marred by controversies in recent years. Opposition parties have consistently criticised the government's handling of exam security, while the ruling party has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
