The Congress-affiliated student wing, National Students' Union of India (NSUI), staged a protest rally in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG controversy.
Protest Details
A large number of NSUI members marched through parts of the Odisha capital, raising slogans against the Centre. They accused the education ministry of failing to protect student interests following allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination process.
Demands and Actions
- Protesters called for Pradhan's resignation and immediate accountability.
- NSUI workers displayed placards and banners during the rally.
The protest comes amid growing political pressure on the Centre over the NEET-UG row. Opposition parties and student organisations across the country have demanded reforms in the examination system.
(With PTI inputs)
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