The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) organised a protest rally in Agartala on Thursday, raising four key demands related to student welfare. The student body sought compensation for families affected by the NEET controversy, action over the alleged assault on protesters at Jantar Mantar, an apology from the Centre and a fixed annual recruitment examination calendar.
Key Takeaways
- NSUI organised a protest rally in Agartala over four student-related demands.
- The organisation sought compensation for families affected by the NEET controversy.
- It demanded legal action over the alleged assault on student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
- NSUI urged the Centre to introduce a fixed annual recruitment examination calendar.
- The student body criticised delays in conducting recruitment examinations.
Agartala: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress, staged a protest rally in Agartala on Thursday, highlighting four major demands related to students and job aspirants.
The rally began from the Tripura Pradesh Congress Bhavan and moved through the city with party workers and student activists participating in large numbers. Protesters carried placards and raised slogans demanding reforms in the country’s examination system and greater accountability from the Union Government.
Four demands dominate the protest
Addressing reporters during the demonstration, NSUI leaders said the protest focused on four issues that directly affect students across the country.
The organisation first demanded adequate financial compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET examination controversy.
According to the student leaders, the Centre should provide meaningful support to the affected families and ensure such incidents do not recur.
Demand for action over Jantar Mantar incident
The NSUI also raised concerns over the alleged assault on students during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Student leaders alleged that protesters faced excessive force during the demonstration. They demanded legal action against those responsible for the incident.
The organisation said every student has the democratic right to raise concerns peacefully. It urged the authorities to investigate the incident and take appropriate action against those found responsible.
Centre urged to apologise
Another major demand centred on the alleged attacks on students during protests.
The NSUI called on the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister to accept responsibility for the alleged incidents and issue a public apology to the country’s student community.
According to the organisation, students should not face intimidation or violence while exercising their democratic rights.
Criticism of recruitment examination delays
The student organisation also criticised the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
NSUI leaders alleged that recruitment examinations across the country continue to face repeated delays. They claimed that although examination schedules are announced every year, several recruitment tests are conducted years after their scheduled timeline.
According to the organisation, these delays create uncertainty for lakhs of educated young people preparing for government jobs.
The leaders argued that prolonged recruitment processes increase stress among candidates and affect career planning.
Call for a fixed recruitment calendar
The NSUI urged the Government of India to introduce a fixed annual calendar for all government recruitment examinations.
The organisation said a transparent and time-bound examination schedule would allow students and job aspirants to prepare better and appear for examinations every year without unnecessary delays.
Student leaders argued that a predictable recruitment system would improve transparency and strengthen confidence in the examination process.
Protest highlights student concerns
The rally concluded after student leaders reiterated their demands and appealed to the Central Government to address the issues at the earliest.
The demonstration reflected growing concerns among students over examination reforms, recruitment delays and the protection of democratic rights during public protests.
The NSUI maintained that reforms in the examination system and timely recruitment are essential to safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants across the country.
