Mehbooba Mufti Calls Student Protest the ‘Biggest NEET Exam’, Urges Fight Against Corruption
New Delhi: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed support for student protesters at Jantar Mantar, describing their ongoing movement as the “biggest NEET examination” and urging them to continue their fight against corruption and injustice. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Addressing the gathering, Mufti praised the determination of the students, saying they had left their homes and families and were enduring difficult weather conditions for a larger cause.
“All of you have left your homes and families and are sweating in this heat. This is the biggest NEET examination for you,” she told the protesters.
She said the protest itself was a test of honesty and determination, adding that success would send a powerful message against examination paper leaks and corruption.
“There should be no cheating in this exam. This is the paper you have to pass. If you succeed here, no one will dare leak the NEET examination paper in the future,” Mufti said.
The PDP chief also criticised what she described as failures in governance, referring to corruption and crimes against women. She argued that a successful movement would discourage such incidents and strengthen accountability in public life.
Calling the protest a fight to protect the Constitution, Mufti said the students were standing up not only for themselves but also for the future of India’s democracy.
“If you emerge victorious, our Constitution will win. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution will win. Our democracy will win,” she said.
Mufti also dedicated the movement to parents who make sacrifices to educate their children and to students whose lives have been affected by the NEET controversy.
She said the protest represented hope for families that invest heavily in their children’s education and for young people seeking a fair and transparent examination system.
The student-led agitation at Jantar Mantar began over the alleged NEET paper leak but has since expanded into a broader movement demanding greater transparency in examinations and accountability in the education system. The protesters continue to press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and wider reforms in recruitment and examination processes.
