A protest demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination turned chaotic in Jaipur after activist Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was allegedly slapped by a man during a public demonstration.
The incident occurred while Dipke was participating in a protest linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding the medical entrance examination. Videos of the altercation quickly circulated on social media, drawing attention to the heated atmosphere surrounding the issue.
Witnesses said the protest had been proceeding peacefully before the confrontation took place. Police personnel present at the venue intervened immediately and detained the individuals involved. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are examining the circumstances that led to the altercation.
Abhijeet Dipke later alleged that the attack was not spontaneous and claimed that individuals linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were involved. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding the claim, and police said the investigation is ongoing.
Despite the incident, Dipke said he would continue raising concerns over the NEET controversy and would not be intimidated by attempts to disrupt the movement. He reiterated his demand for transparency and accountability in the examination process.
The altercation reflects the charged atmosphere surrounding the NEET controversy. Questions over the conduct of the examination have fuelled protests and public anger in several states, with students demanding accountability and greater transparency from authorities.
The incident has also sparked reactions on social media, with supporters and critics expressing differing views on both the protest movement and the confrontation itself. Political leaders and civil society members have called for restraint and urged that disagreements be addressed through democratic means.
Police officials said security arrangements at protest sites would be reviewed to prevent similar incidents and ensure that demonstrations remain peaceful. They appealed to all groups to maintain calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
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