Assam links CJP protests to university head who clashed with Himanta Sarma
Assam authorities linked recent NEET protests in Guwahati to Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of Meghalaya's University of Science & Technology, alleging he organized and financed the demonstrations. This follows a history of clashes between Hoque and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Meanwhile, the Assam government announced plans to withdraw all cases against protest participants and initiate the release of those arrested.