Archive · 25 Jul 2026
CPI(ML) MLA Arrested Over NEET Protest Violence
A politician named Sandeep Saurav from the CPI(ML) Liberation party was arrested in Patna, Bihar.
He was involved in protests about a leaked NEET exam paper.
The protests turned violent, with people throwing stones and damaging property.
The government says he encouraged the violence, while his supporters say he was just protesting peacefully.
Many people were arrested during these protests in different cities.
CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Saurav arrested for allegedly inciting violence during NEET protests in Patna.
Protests turned violent with assaults on BJP leaders and damage to their vehicles.
Saurav's involvement in protests elicited sharp reactions from NDA legislators in the Bihar assembly.
Protesters in multiple districts hurled stones, breached barricades, and vandalized government properties.
Over 114 protesters were apprehended on Thursday, and at least 32 arrests were made on Friday.
- Who
- CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Sandeep Saurav
- What
- Arrest over alleged incitement of violence during NEET protest
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Alleged involvement in inciting violence during protests over NEET paper leak
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Role in Protests
Protesters' Perspective
Sandeep Saurav participated in peaceful protests against NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Perspective
Sandeep Saurav incited violence during the protests, leading to assaults on BJP leaders and damage to their vehicles.
Violence During Protests
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters were reacting to the NEET paper leak and government inaction, which justified their strong response.
Government's Perspective
The violence was uncalled for and disrupted public order, necessitating police intervention and arrests.
- Arrested MLA
- Sandeep Saurav
- Party Affiliation
- CPI(ML) Liberation
- Protest Issue
- NEET paper leak
- Date of Arrest
- Friday
- Protest Locations
- Patna, Jehanabad, Darbhanga, Katihar, Begusarai
- Arrests Made
- 114 on Thursday, 32 on Friday
