Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited RML Hospital on July 21 [1] to meet student protesters injured during demonstrations over alleged NEET paper leaks.
The visit comes as the government faces increasing pressure to address grievances regarding examination integrity and the treatment of students participating in the CJP movement. The incident highlights the growing tension between student activists and state authorities over academic transparency.
Nadda met with the injured students to assess their medical conditions and reviewed the quality of treatment provided by hospital officials [1], [2]. This hospital visit occurred one day after the minister held a meeting with representatives of the protesters [1], [2].
Despite the minister's presence at the hospital, organizers of the movement expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response. The protesters continue to demand accountability for the alleged leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Saurav Das, the chief spokesperson for the CJP, dismissed the visit as a superficial gesture. He said, "We are yet to hear from the government. We are taking care of our protesters. The government needs to sack Pradhan instead of this photo‑op!" [2]
Medical officials at RML Hospital provided updates on the students' recovery during the visit. The CJP movement has maintained that the government has not provided a substantive resolution to the students' demands despite the high-level meetings, a gap that continues to fuel the demonstrations [2].
“The government needs to sack Pradhan instead of this photo‑op!”
The Health Minister's visit serves as a symbolic attempt to mitigate public anger, but the CJP's reaction suggests that medical care alone will not resolve the underlying political crisis. By demanding the removal of specific officials, the movement is shifting its focus from general grievances to targeted political accountability, signaling that the protests may persist until personnel changes occur within the administration.
