Congress cites 'sting operation', says Prayagraj students sell blood to fund education, hostel costs
Students in Uttar Pradesh are reportedly selling blood to afford education and hostel fees amid financial hardship. A sting operation revealed brokers targeting financially strained students around the Allahabad Medical Association Blood Bank. Some students allegedly sell blood multiple times a month for significant amounts of money. The Congress party criticized the government for failing to support education and highlighted the suicide crisis among students.