BJP supporters turn against party as paper leak protests escalate

One of the many common threads connecting those who faced police lathis was that they had voted for the BJP in the past or came from families that had traditionally supported the BJP, making their disappointment more acute

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The Hindu — National →

Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The protests against the NEET paper leak controversy have been marked by clashes between protesters and police in Delhi.
02The Centre has agreed to a debate in Parliament on the NEET paper leak row.
03Protesters who faced police lathis had voted for the BJP in the past or came from families that traditionally supported the BJP.
04The Lok Sabha was adjourned due to protests from Opposition members concerning the NEET paper leak controversy.
05The NEET paper leak controversy has expanded into a broader political and law-and-order challenge.
06The government's handling of the NEET paper leak crisis has been criticized by opposition parties.

Trap alerts

Most people think the protests against the NEET paper leak are entirely about exam irregularities, but actually they have extended beyond that to broader discontent with government indifference and police repression.
Most people think the BJP is not facing any heat over the NEET paper leak controversy from its allies, but actually some of its allies like TDP and JD(U) have expressed sympathy towards students while warning against miscreants taking over the movement.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of police action against protesters who have traditionally supported a particular political party.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

During the protests related to paper leaks, which group of people faced police lathis?

A.Those who had voted for the Congress in the past
B.Those who had voted for the BJP in the past
C.Those who were protesting against the government's economic policies
D.Those who were demonstrating for environmental causes

The protesters who faced police lathis came from families that had traditionally supported the BJP.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Police Action Against Protesters: 1. The police used lathis against protesters who had voted for the Congress in the past. 2. Those who faced police lathis came from families that had traditionally supported the BJP. 3. The protests were related to paper leaks, but the exact cause is not specified. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because it mentions Congress instead of BJP. Statement 2 is correct as per fact 2. Statement 3 is partially correct as protests were related to paper leaks (fact 3), but the exact cause is indeed not specified.

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