Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over NEET leak as Chennai protests persist
Even though Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) paper leak, protests haven't stopped everywhere.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its 25-day sit-in after winning his removal and compensation for affected families, but students and activists in Chennai are still out on the streets.
Thirumurugan Gandhi leads Chennai protests
Led by Human rights activist and movement co-ordinator Thirumurugan Gandhi, protesters in Chennai now want NEET scrapped completely or at least an exemption for Tamil Nadu.
"The (CJP's) demand was met; they succeeded. It took 25 days to get the Education Minister to resign; we are willing to sit for 100 days, as long as the Centre gives the State control over education," said CJP's Isai Prakash.
He highlighted that the fight is very much alive in South India.
Gandhi has also suggested Marina Beach as a bigger venue for future rallies, hoping to keep up momentum against entrance exams like NEET.