Congress Marches in Kumarganj Over NEET Controversy; Workers From Other Parties Switch Allegiance

Staff Reporter.TOD.Kumarganj

Congress leaders and supporters organized a protest march in Kumarganj on Sunday, demanding the resignation of India’s Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over allegations of irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), one of the country’s most important medical entrance examinations.

The march, organized by the Kumarganj Block Congress Committee, proceeded from Kumarganj to Barahar and drew a large number of party workers and supporters.The demonstration was led by Shankar Majumdar, president of the Kumarganj Block Congress Committee. Among those present were Kanai Sarkar, vice president of the district Chhatra Parishad, Alamgir Miya, general secretary of the block Congress unit, Madan Sarkar, president of the Block Youth Congress, and Youth Congress leader Sultan Mondal, along with other local party leaders and activists.

Addressing participants during the march, Congress leaders called for an impartial investigation into the alleged irregularities surrounding the NEET examination. They argued that the future of millions of students had been jeopardized and urged authorities to ensure accountability and transparency in the examination process.

Protesters also renewed demands for the resignation of Mr. Pradhan, contending that the controversy had raised serious questions about the administration of one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations.The event also carried local political significance. Several workers affiliated with the ruling Trinamool Congress formally joined the Congress Party during the program, accepting party flags from Mr. Majumdar.

Welcoming the new entrants, Congress leaders claimed that public support for the party was growing in different parts of the state. The defections added a political dimension to a protest that was otherwise focused on concerns over the integrity of the examination system.The march and the induction of new members generated considerable political discussion in the Kumarganj area, reflecting the continuing impact of the NEET controversy on local and national politics.