Mumbai, July 20 -- Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday hit out at the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET issue, accusing political parties of using students to further their own agendas.

Speaking to ANI, Nirupam said, "Incidents like paper leaks should not occur... After initial protests, the government took the matter seriously and conducted a re-examination for NEET, ensuring no paper leak occurred, and the results have since been declared. In other words, a solution to the problem was found... It means the government was responsive."

He alleged that the current agitation at Jantar Mantar was politically motivated.

"What is happening at Jantar Mantar now is merely politics being played in the name of students. Vario...