AASU, Assam University Unit Hold Protest Over NEET Paper Leak, Extend Support to Sonam Wangchuk

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Cachar District Committee, along with the AASU Assam University Unit, staged a protest at Assam University on Sunday (July 19), demanding a fair investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and expressing support for education activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Students gathered on the university campus carrying placards and raising slogans, calling for transparency, accountability and reforms in the country’s examination system. The protest was part of AASU’s statewide campaign on issues affecting students.

Addressing the gathering, AASU Cachar District Advisor Kh. Krishna Mohan said the demonstration was organised solely to raise student-related issues. He alleged that the government had failed to take adequate action over the NEET paper leak and said AASU had launched protests across Assam to demand accountability. He also expressed the organisation’s support for Sonam Wangchuk, saying the activist has consistently spoken on issues concerning students and education.

The Vice President of the AASU Assam University Unit described the protest as a democratic movement and urged students to take part in the campaign for a fair and transparent education system.

Silchar Regional AASU General Secretary said the organisation was not supporting any political party or group. According to him, the protest was organised only for the welfare of students. He added that Wangchuk has always raised issues related to students’ rights and that AASU would continue to support such causes.

The Cultural Secretary of the Assam University Students’ Union criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA), saying it is responsible for conducting some of the country’s most important entrance examinations, including NEET. He said the agency must be held accountable if irregularities are found. Although students from Assam could not travel to Delhi to join the ongoing protest, he said they would continue raising their voices from the state.

A student who had appeared for NEET shared a personal experience, saying that despite taking the examination twice and working hard during preparation, the results did not meet expectations. The student expressed hope that the ongoing movement demanding reforms would lead to positive changes in the education system.

Student leader Ghambir Mudoi said India could not achieve real progress without a stronger education system. He urged young people to participate in democratic movements instead of remaining passive observers, saying issues related to education directly affect their future.

The protesters demanded a transparent investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak, accountability from the National Testing Agency, and comprehensive reforms to restore public confidence in the country’s examination system. They concluded the demonstration by reaffirming their commitment to protecting students’ rights through peaceful and democratic means.