SHILLONG: A major political controversy has erupted in Meghalaya after the Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) strongly condemned the President of the BJP Youth Wing in the state for a contentious social media post advocating violence against students protesting in New Delhi.
The controversy was sparked by a post stating, “tear gas is not enough, shoot them,” directed at young demonstrators protesting against recent examination paper leaks, including the NEET controversy.
The MPYC has demanded the immediate resignation of the BJP Youth chief and has called on BJP’s central leadership to take strict disciplinary action.
Expressing deep outrage, Derrick Jyrwa, General Secretary of the MPYC, questioned the professional ethics and mindset of the BJP Youth Wing President. Jyrwa pointed out that, despite being a legal advocate by profession, the leader’s statements were extremely unprofessional and brought disgrace to Meghalaya.
He noted that youths from across India had gathered peacefully in Delhi to secure the nation’s future, only to face heavy-handed police action.
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Emphasizing that advocating violence against peaceful protesters is completely unacceptable, Jyrwa stated that while an FIR has not yet been filed, the party will soon decide on its legal course of action and warned that further protests will follow if the BJP leader fails to respond or take responsibility.
Joining the condemnation, Banphira Basaiawmoit, Chief Organizer of the Meghalaya State Seva Dal, asserted that such statements are intolerable not just to Congress but to every citizen. He said the post exposes the ruling BJP’s attitude toward young citizens and their constitutional right to dissent.
Basaiawmoit highlighted the sacrifices made by families, especially in rural areas, who invest heavily in preparing their children for competitive exams like NEET, only to have their trust shattered by paper leaks. He noted that Congress has consistently supported the student community through protest marches over the past two months and urged the public to view this incident as a wake-up call regarding those in power.
In response to the escalating situation, a four-member delegation from the Meghalaya Youth Congress will travel to Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on July 22, 2026. The delegation will meet with central party leaders, key stakeholders, and students injured during the protests. Basaiawmoit emphasized that their visit is more than a symbolic gesture, aiming to show that Meghalaya’s people and youth stand in solidarity with students across the country—especially as Meghalaya’s own education system faces significant challenges.
The MPYC reaffirmed its commitment to fighting for a fair, transparent, and just system that protects the welfare of students nationwide.
(4FrontMedia news)
