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Youth Congress Detained in Bengaluru Over NEET Row, Demand Amit Shah Resignation
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:14 AM
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Karnataka Youth Congress members were detained near a BJP office in Bengaluru over alleged NEET exam irregularities, with police reportedly using a lathi-charge. The group demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Earlier this week, Youth Congress activists gathered near the BJP office in Bengaluru to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, raising slogans against the central government.
Police intervened, detaining the protesters and reportedly employing a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. The detained members were later released.
The Youth Congress alleged that the police used excessive force and called for a formal inquiry into the conduct of the officers.
The organization also demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing his role in the central government's handling of the NEET controversy.
Police intervened, detaining the protesters and reportedly employing a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. The detained members were later released.
The Youth Congress alleged that the police used excessive force and called for a formal inquiry into the conduct of the officers.
The organization also demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing his role in the central government's handling of the NEET controversy.