Archive · 23 Jul 2026
John Cusack Supports CJP Protests Over NEET Paper Leak
There were big protests in New Delhi about problems with a school exam called NEET.
Students and activists marched to the Parliament to ask for the Education Minister to step down.
A famous Hollywood actor, John Cusack, supported the protesters.
He shared a post by a well-known writer, Arundhati Roy, who criticized the police for being too harsh with the protesters.
The police said they had to act to keep order.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign because they believe there have been unfair things happening with the exam.
John Cusack supported student protests over NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police cracked down on protesters, who claimed excessive force was used.
Cusack shared an article by Arundhati Roy criticizing the authorities' actions.
Cusack had previously supported students protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019.
- Who
- Students and activists, supported by John Cusack
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and exam system irregularities
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and protest against NEET paper leaks and exam system irregularities
Protesters
Government Authorities
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim excessive force was used by police during the march.
Government Authorities
Government authorities maintain that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Protests
- Monday
- Location of Protests
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Issue
- NEET paper leaks and irregularities in the exam system
- Supporting Celebrity
- John Cusack
- Activist-Author
- Arundhati Roy