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- The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee held a hunger strike at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, led by state unit president H.S.
- Manjunath, demanding the withdrawal of all cases filed against students who protested NEET exam irregularities.
- Speakers including state vice-presidents Chaitra and Divya said protesting is a constitutional right and accused authorities of responding with lathi charges instead of addressing students' demands.
- Chaitra also demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police firing on protesting students in Siwan, Bihar.
- Divya alleged that Delhi Police are using AI cameras and facial recognition to identify protesters, calling it an attempt to create fear.
What to watch next
- Whether authorities act on the demand to withdraw cases against NEET protesters
- Whether more such protests or hunger strikes follow in Karnataka
- Response to the demand for Amit Shah's resignation over the Siwan firing incident
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