Mumbai witnessed a second consecutive day of protests as opposition parties and supporters rallied behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The demonstrations added to political pressure around the NEET controversy, with marchers demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Pradhan.
The protests drew large crowds and reflected growing anger over the handling of the exam issue. According to the available details, the march toward Parliament became tense after police moved to disperse demonstrators, leading to clashes and a wider political backlash.
The agitation also took on a sharper political tone as Raj criticized both the government and Shiv Sena (UBT). At the same time, Sena (UBT) said it would extend legal assistance to activists caught up in the police action, signaling that the fallout from the demonstrations may continue beyond the street protests.
With opposition groups sustaining the campaign for a second day, the Mumbai unrest has become a broader flashpoint over accountability, policing and the political response to the NEET issue. The developments suggest the matter is likely to remain active in Maharashtra’s political debate in the near term.
