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They should have taken moral responsibility so that we could have held the rally peacefully. Instead, they allowed BJP workers, who beat our workers,” she said.Her remarks came a day after the Calcutta high court allowed the Trinamool Youth Congress to hold the rally after setting aside a Kolkata Police communication denying permission.The high court had permitted the march with several conditions, including a revised route, restricted timings, a cap of 1,000 participants, no loudspeakers, use of handheld microphones and keeping one side of the road open for traffic.The protest was organised over the alleged rape and murder of the minor girl in Baruipur, an incident that has sparked widespread outrage in West Bengal.Claiming that women protesters were also attacked, Mamata added, “Women were beaten. We had the court’s order. The BJP threatened us this morning as well… The police have become BJP cadres.”She further questioned the police’s handling of the protest, saying, “The Calcutta high court allowed our rally, but BJP goons stopped it. How can the police undermine the court order allowing the TMC rally? BJP goons beat up our workers during the protest march.”The TMC chief also alleged that she was being prevented from carrying out political activities.”I am being kept under police watch as if I am under house arrest,” she said, adding that the “West Bengal Police have become an arm of the BJP.”Addressing the gathering, Mamata also accused the police of failing to act where crimes against women were taking place.”We all know how you came to power… the police are keeping a watch on us here, yet they are nowhere to be found where atrocities against women are taking place. Rampage and chaos are unfolding across the entire area, from Kalighat and my residence to Ballygunge. Is this the ‘change’ the people of Bengal wanted?” she said.She said the rally had been held only after obtaining permission from the high court but alleged that participants were attacked despite the court’s order.”We have to seek court permission for rallies. We held the rally after obtaining court approval, yet you saw how people were attacked. Those who loot money in the name of Ram should be ashamed… do not tarnish the name of Ram,” Mamata said.Alleging a breakdown of law and order, TMC chief said, “Law and order here has completely collapsed—the situation is worse than even that of Uttar Pradesh. How did the police violate the High Court’s approval for the rally? This amounts to contempt of court. They have failed to provide security to the people. They simply attack our workers; I condemn the BJP.”The controversy comes amid political tensions over the Baruipur case. The victim’s body was recovered from a pond on July 5 after she allegedly went missing a day earlier. Police have alleged that the minor was gang-raped, murdered and her body stuffed into a sack before being dumped in the water. The incident triggered widespread protests, while the investigation took another turn on Wednesday after one of the main accused was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction exercise. Opposition parties, including leaders from the TMC, have questioned the encounter and demanded accountability.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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He further alleged that nearly 90 questions in the PDF matched those in the actual Sociology question paper and claimed the paper was being sold for Rs 2.25 lakh in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. He also alleged that the same network had claimed to provide question papers for upcoming examinations, including CSIR-NET, HTET and ADA.Listing the allegations that have surfaced over the examination, Rahul wrote:”The serious allegations that have surfaced regarding last week’s UGC-NET exam are utterly shocking.Just a few weeks after the NEET paper leak, reports are now emerging that -A 100-page PDF was circulated right before the UGC-NET exam.This PDF pertains to the question paper setting, which is available only with the NTA.Nearly 90 questions in the PDF match those from the actual Sociology question paper.The same question paper was being sold for Rs 2.25 lakh in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan.The same network has also claimed to provide question papers for upcoming exams like CSIR-NET, HTET, and ADA.”Questioning the government’s response to the alleged examination leaks, Rahul said students were being denied accountability and justice.”Even after the repeated scams in NEET and NET, the Modi government continues to turn a blind eye and sleep soundly, because the years of hard work put in by lakhs of students—burning the midnight oil—holds no value for them.The entire country knows that expecting any accountability or action from the Prime Minister and the Education Minister is futile—no investigation will happen, nor will students get justice.PollVote & Share your viewDo you believe the allegations of examination paper leaks in the UGC-NET exam are credible?Yes, absolutelyNo, I don’t believe itUnsureNeed more information3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share OpinionThe only tool for change is our collective voice—the resounding echo of students across the country, which will bring about an education revolution in India.”Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Referring to the restoration project, PM Modi said he would return to the Prambanan Temple Compounds once the work is completed. “I promise you that after its reconstruction, I will definitely come here and celebrate this festival with you,” PM Modi said. The restoration project at the Prambanan Temple Compounds is part of India’s broader efforts to preserve the region’s shared cultural heritage. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is working with Indonesian authorities to restore and conserve several smaller temples within the sprawling Prambanan complex.Located near Yogyakarta on Indonesia’s Java island, Prambanan is one of the country’s largest Hindu temple complexes. Built in the 9th century AD, the site suffered extensive damage over the centuries due to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and political upheaval in the early 11th century. The temples, which were rediscovered in the 17th century, have since undergone multiple phases of restoration.The complex comprises 240 temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Its innermost enclosure houses 16 temples, including the 47-metre-tall Shiva temple, flanked by the Brahma temple to the north and the Vishnu temple to the south.Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prambanan is renowned for its intricate stone reliefs depicting the Indonesian version of the Ramayana. UNESCO describes the temple compounds as a masterpiece of classical Shiva art in Indonesia, with restoration work continuing since 1918 using both traditional interlocking stone techniques and modern structural reinforcement methods. The site was also declared Indonesia’s National Cultural Property in 1998.Prambanan remains a major cultural landmark, hosting the renowned Ramayana ballet in an open-air theatre on the temple’s southern side during full moon evenings between May and October.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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