The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has leveled accusations against both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), suggesting that the two parties are working in tandem. This claim follows a protest led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi near the Prime Minister’s residence, addressing issues surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) controversy. AAP MP Sanjay Singh contends that the government’s permission for this protest is a strategic move to distract from the student-led movement demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak. According to Singh, such actions undermine the larger public campaign’s effectiveness.
Adding to the criticism, Atishi, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, questioned the government’s inconsistent handling of protests. She pointed out that student activists and protesters have faced restrictions and police actions when demonstrating near Parliament. In contrast, Rahul Gandhi’s protest was conducted near the Prime Minister’s residence without similar constraints, and the government responded promptly to his protest.
This series of events unfolded as Union Minister Jitendra Singh met with Rahul Gandhi at the protest site, signaling the government’s willingness to discuss NEET-related concerns in Parliament. Despite this gesture, the protest concluded with the police detaining Rahul Gandhi alongside several Congress Members of Parliament, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
The incident has spotlighted the growing friction among opposition parties, with AAP criticizing the unequal treatment given to different protests. The party further accused the Congress of inadvertently aiding the BJP by not aligning more directly with the broader student movement’s objectives. This accusation underscores the existing tensions and strategic disagreements within the opposition ranks.