Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NEET Protests: Father Demands Justice for Daughter's Suicide
A father named Rajesh Mall is very sad because his daughter, Riya, who was preparing for a big medical exam called NEET, died by suicide.
He joined a big protest in Delhi to ask the government to take responsibility for a problem with the exam and to help other students who are also suffering.
Many people joined the protest, but the government says they are doing their best to help the students.
The father is very upset because the government has not said they are sorry for what happened.
The protest caused some trouble with the police, but the father and other protesters want the government to do more to make things better for students.
Rajesh Mall, a Kargil War veteran, participated in the CJP protest to demand justice for his daughter Riya Kumari Thapa, who died by suicide.
The protests were triggered by allegations of a NEET paper leak and the subsequent deaths of NEET aspirants.
Protesters called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the NEET paper leak and student suicides.
The government emphasized strict action against those involved in the paper leak and asserted their commitment to student welfare.
The protests resulted in confrontations between protesters and police, leading to injuries, multiple detentions, and the deployment of tear gas.
- Who
- Rajesh Mall, father of Riya Kumari Thapa, a NEET aspirant who died by suicide, and protesters demanding justice for NEET paper leak and student suicides.
- What
- Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak and justice for student suicides.
- When
- Monday, with the NEET exam initially held on 3 May and a re-test on 21 June.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar to Parliament, New Delhi.
- Why
- To demand justice for the deaths of NEET aspirants, including Riya Kumari Thapa, and to hold the government accountable for the NEET paper leak.
Protesters and Grieving Families
Government and Authorities
Accountability for NEET Paper Leak
Protesters and Grieving Families
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the NEET paper leak and subsequent student suicides.
Government and Authorities
The government emphasizes strict action against those involved in the paper leak and asserts their commitment to student welfare.
Government Response to Student Deaths
Protesters and Grieving Families
Protesters and grieving families express disappointment that the government has not expressed regret over the deaths of students.
Government and Authorities
The government prioritizes the NEET re-test and ensures timely results to safeguard students' futures, standing with the students.
- Protest Date
- Monday
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar to Parliament, New Delhi
- NEET Exam Date
- 3 May (cancelled), 21 June (re-test)
- Number of Protesters
- Thousands
- Government Response
- Strict action against paper leak culprits, commitment to student welfare
- Protest Outcome
- Confrontations between protesters and police, multiple detentions, tear gas deployment