BJP Rallies in Kolkata as 16 Arrested Under Anti-Goonda Laws Post NEET Protest Violence
On Monday, BJP supporters and leaders held two rallies in Kolkata — from Sealdah to Esplanade and Golpark to Jadavpur — following violence during a protest against the NEET paper leak. Police arrested 16 accused under new anti-goonda laws. BJP MLA Tapas Roy called for arrests of those who raised anti-national slogans, while Minister Agnimitra Paul criticized opposition parties. The state government announced a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign from August 9 to 15.
29 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Bihar authorities withdrew 64 FIRs against NEET protesters, but 21 cases in Siwan remain pending due to alleged criminal histories.
18 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court, using Article 142, quashed FIRs against student protesters involved in NEET-UG protests, leading to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
25 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Indian police used force to disperse protesters in Patna, Bihar, after a demonstration demanding job access and exam transparency.
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