Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has demanded an independent inquiry into the police action against students protesting over the NEET paper leak. Calling the treatment of young demonstrators "shocking," he said a mature democracy should not respond to students with force and urged the government to ensure accountability. Tharoor also called for a full inquiry into the NEET paper leak and pressed for a comprehensive debate in Parliament under an adjournment motion, saying the country deserves transparency and answers.