The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has leveled accusations against the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), suggesting that both parties are working in concert following a protest led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. This demonstration, held near the residence of the Prime Minister, centered around the ongoing controversy over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Sanjay Singh, an AAP Member of Parliament, claimed that the protest was strategically permitted by the government as a means to distract from the student-led movement that is demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak. He argued that the Congress’s actions have undermined the broader public campaign seeking justice.
Atishi, the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, raised questions about the government’s approach, noting a disparity in how different protests have been managed. She highlighted that while students and activists have faced significant restrictions and police intervention during their demonstrations near Parliament, Rahul Gandhi was allowed to protest in close proximity to the Prime Minister’s residence without similar interference. Furthermore, she pointed out that the government responded rapidly to Gandhi’s protest.
The situation escalated when Union Minister Jitendra Singh engaged with Rahul Gandhi at the protest site, indicating that the government was willing to address NEET-related concerns in Parliament. Despite this, the demonstration concluded with police detaining Rahul Gandhi along with several other Congress Members of Parliament. This sequence of events has intensified the ongoing friction between opposition parties.
The AAP has voiced concerns over what it perceives as unequal treatment of protests, criticizing the Congress for allegedly aiding the BJP rather than aligning with the broader student movement. According to AAP, Congress’s approach has inadvertently supported the ruling party by diverting attention from the critical issues raised by students regarding the NEET examination process.