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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges No Attacks After Minister's Daughter Appears at NEET Protest
✍️ News18
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 11:03 AM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for calm after his minister’s daughter was spotted at a protest against the NEET exam. The CM urged people not to attack or troll the student, emphasizing respect for her right to protest.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a statement today after videos surfaced showing the daughter of a state minister participating in a protest against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The protest, which gathered students and activists in the capital, called for reforms in the examination system.
In his remarks, the CM expressed concern over the safety of the student and urged the public to refrain from any form of harassment or online trolling. He emphasized that the right to protest is protected under the Constitution and that all citizens should respect that right.
The CM’s call for calm comes amid growing tensions around the NEET exam, which has been a subject of debate across India for its perceived bias and the pressure it places on medical aspirants. The protest in Assam has attracted attention from both political leaders and student groups.
While the CM did not comment on the specific demands of the protestors, he reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing concerns about the exam’s fairness and accessibility.
The incident highlights the broader national conversation about student activism and the role of political families in public life.
In his remarks, the CM expressed concern over the safety of the student and urged the public to refrain from any form of harassment or online trolling. He emphasized that the right to protest is protected under the Constitution and that all citizens should respect that right.
The CM’s call for calm comes amid growing tensions around the NEET exam, which has been a subject of debate across India for its perceived bias and the pressure it places on medical aspirants. The protest in Assam has attracted attention from both political leaders and student groups.
While the CM did not comment on the specific demands of the protestors, he reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing concerns about the exam’s fairness and accessibility.
The incident highlights the broader national conversation about student activism and the role of political families in public life.