Dilawar Targets Previous Congress Govt Over Exam Leaks
Madan Dilawar
Jaipur: Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar Friday defended Delhi Police’s action against students protesting alleged irregularities in the country’s education and recruitment system, saying police action was restrained and protesters failed to follow rules.“The way the hooliganism unfolded in the name of protest — whatever was done (by Delhi Police) was less. Protesting for one’s rights is not wrong, but protocols for protesting, like seeking permission, how to protest, must be followed,” Dilawar said, adding, “The govt gives permission for protesting and everyone has a right to present their views, but it should be done within limits.”Asked about social media videos that purportedly show children and girls being beaten up and assaulted by Delhi Police, Dilawar alleged, “Those protesting were misbehaving with girls, it was very wrong. Yes, there are videos showing that lathi charge took place, but the police exercised great restraint.”Referring to protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak, he said some genuinely affected students had come, “but they (students) have themselves said that the protest seemed like a congregation of anti-nationals.” He added, “There was a conspiracy to spread anarchy in the name of protest.”Dilawar also claimed some elements were attempting a “coup”, like events seen in Sri Lanka or Nepal in recent years, warning, “This is India, even thinking such a thing here will be a sin.”On calls for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, Dilawar said, “Such decisions are taken by our (Central) leadership. If he is instructed, then he will surely submit his resignation from the post. There is no need for him to resign under pressure from any kind of troublemakers.”He further attacked the previous govt in Rajasthan, alleging, “During Congress govt in the state, examination papers were not leaked, rather they were ‘sold directly’ through those who were close to the then education minister Govind Singh Dotasra.” Dilawar added, “Congress members filled their pockets by selling the exam papers when they were in power.”
