Bhiwandi Congress Protest Outside Sub‑Divisional Office Demands Investigation Into Jantar Mantar Police Action

On Thursday, members of the Bhiwandi City Congress Committee gathered outside the Sub‑Divisional Officer (SDO) office in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, to protest the police response to the NEET examination controversy that has prompted nationwide demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The demonstration was organised in solidarity with students and Congress workers who have been staging rallies in the capital over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET).^[1]

Demonstrators Condemn Police Excesses

During the protest, Congress leaders alleged that the police used excessive force to disperse the July 20 Parliament March, injuring several young men and women. They described the incident as an affront to democratic values and demanded that those responsible be held accountable.^[1]

Memorandum Sent to the President

Following the demonstration, the Congress delegation formally presented a memorandum to the SDO, which was then forwarded to the President of India. The memorandum calls for an independent investigation into the alleged police action at Jantar Mantar and urges strict action against officials found liable for the excesses.^[1]

Highlighting constitutional rights, the memorandum asserts that citizens can stage peaceful protests without fear of suppression through force, and requests the President to safeguard these democratic liberties.^[1]

Broader Political Context

The Congress leaders reiterated their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, placing him morally responsible for the controversies surrounding the NEET examination. They noted that the nationwide agitation has received full backing from the party and is led by Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.^[1]