AAP Claims Secret Alignment Between Congress and BJP Over NEET Protests

A month of student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar has sparked a political rift, with Aam Aadmi Party leaders accusing Congress of orchestrating a strategic alliance with the BJP. The AAP alleges that the government’s sudden willingness to engage with opposition figures exposes a calculated effort to sideline the ongoing student-led movement.

Editorial·July 21, 2026·reads: 650

AAP Claims Secret Alignment Between Congress and BJP Over NEET Protests

AAP MP Atishi pointed to the stark contrast between the government’s silence on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak protesters and its rapid response to a Congress rally near the Prime Minister’s residence. The meeting between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, served as the catalyst for these accusations of a political 'jugalbandi.'

Sanjay Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP for the AAP, further questioned the timing of the Congress protest. He suggested that the invitation for the AAP to join the demonstration was a maneuver designed to co-opt the student cause rather than support it. As the Congress continues to press for accountability regarding recent police actions, the AAP maintains that the primary focus of the protesters at Jantar Mantar remains neglected by both national parties.