NEET leak row puts NDA families in spotlight as daughters back protest

Daughters of two politicians publicly broke ranks over the NEET protest demonstrations. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended his cabinet colleague Keshab Mahanta's position. Odisha BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi's office backed her daughter's right to express views. The daughters voiced support for student protesters and criticized the central government's actions. Party officials stated these views were personal and did not reflect internal discontent.

By KANGKAN KALITA AND DIANA SAHU