BJP and Congress Trade Blows Over NEET Protests and Political Allegiances

Bhattacharya’s remarks centered on a sharp comparison between Banerjee’s former reputation as a political force and her current alignment with the CJP, which he labeled the 'cockroach party.' Beyond the rhetoric in West Bengal, the national political atmosphere remains volatile as Congress leaders, including Rajeev Shukla and Sandeep Dikshit, demand broader public support for students affected by the alleged paper leaks. They contend that the administration is systematically suppressing their voices within Parliament.

While Congress maintains its pressure on the streets, government officials have sought to manage the optics of the crisis. Union Minister Jitendra Singh engaged in a brief exchange with Rahul Gandhi at the protest site, while Health Minister JP Nadda visited injured students at RML Hospital to assess the situation. Bhattacharya dismissed the ongoing protests as standard democratic theater, challenging the Congress to prove its electoral strength in BJP-governed territories rather than focusing on national agitation.