As BJP faced student ire, why allies Sena, NCP remained on the sidelines
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced significant student protests over exam paper leaks, while its allies, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), chose to remain uninvolved. Both parties expressed disapproval of the BJP's handling of the protests and the police's response, fearing backlash if they intervened. The situation highlights a rift within the alliance as the allies emphasized the legitimacy of student protests and condemned police excesses.