CM Suvendu warns against forcing students into protests as CJP plan Kolkata march

The nationwide unrest over the NEET question paper leak has intensified as political tensions escalate across West Bengal and the national capital. In response to growing demonstrations demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the BJP has initiated a counter-campaign to address public concerns. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to establish fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for perpetrators, reiterating the administration's zero-tolerance policy toward examination malpractices.

Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike in support of student demands entered its 26th day, alongside planned protest marches by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the CPM-affiliated Student Federation of India (SFI). Addressing the upcoming demonstrations in Kolkata, state leadership clarified that while peaceful democratic protests are permitted, any attempt to forcefully compel students out of hostel premises to join political rallies will face strict administrative action. Police forces across the state have been placed on high alert to maintain law and order.

At a press conference, state BJP leaders including Tapas Roy, chief spokesperson Debjit Sarkar, media cell convener Bimal Shankar Nanda, and Yuva Morcha general secretary Ashish Biswas acknowledged procedural lapses while defending central measures. Roy highlighted past paper leak instances in non-BJP ruled states to counter opposition rhetoric and alleged that foreign funding was fueling regional instability. Administrative authorities reaffirmed that strict legal measures will be enforced to prevent civil disruption during Friday's scheduled demonstrations.