Through the Reader lens — The NEET paper leak controversy in West Bengal escalated into violent student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, prompting a strong counter-response from the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP organized Tiranga Yatras (flag marches) across the state, including twin rallies in Kolkata, to protest the violence and accuse opposition parties of being anti-national. Meanwhile, Kolkata police arrested two additional individuals in connection with the violence during CJP-led protests, bringing the total number of detainees higher. The Cockroach Janta Party appealed to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for the release of arrested members while continuing to demand accountability for the alleged NEET exam irregularities. The situation represents a broader political confrontation between BJP and the opposition over student grievances, with both sides mobilizing supporters and framing the issue through contrasting narratives—BJP emphasizing patriotism and law-and-order, while CJP positions itself as championing student rights and demanding justice for alleged exam fraud. The protests and counter-protests have intensified political tensions in West Bengal, with no immediate resolution in sight as the core issue of the NEET paper leak remains unresolved at the investigative level.