Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Continue in Delhi Over NEET Irregularities
People are protesting in Delhi because they believe there were unfair things happening with the NEET exams.
They want the Education Minister to step down.
The government says they will punish those who caused the problems.
There were big protests and some people got hurt.
A famous activist who was on a hunger strike was allowed to move to a different hospital.
The Prime Minister said everyone should work together for the country's future.
The protests have been going on for over a month, with thousands of people gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Protests over NEET paper leak irregularities continue in Delhi, with crowds gathering at Jantar Mantar.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Clashes between protesters and police left several injured the previous day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for strict punishment for those responsible for the NEET paper leak.
Delhi High Court permits activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
- Who
- Protesters, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Police, Delhi High Court
- What
- Protests over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister over alleged NEET irregularities; government calls for punishment of responsible parties.
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
Government
The government has not publicly addressed the calls for resignation and instead focuses on punishing those responsible for the paper leak.
Handling of Protests
Protesters
Protesters claim that their peaceful demonstrations are being met with excessive police force.
Government
The government and police authorities report that the protests have turned violent, leading to injuries among police personnel.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Response
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for strict punishment for those responsible for the NEET paper leak.
- Injuries Reported
- Several protesters and police personnel injured in clashes.
- Court Order
- Delhi High Court permits activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Protester Numbers
- Thousands
Sources
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