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Students Protest NEET Paper Leak in Secret
Students from different parts of India have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
They are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, because of a leak in the NEET exam papers.
Many students have kept their participation a secret from their families.
They believe the government's mistakes are affecting their future.
The protest has been going on for weeks and has gained support from various groups.
There was a clash with the police on July 20, where protesters say they were hurt.
The police deny using too much force.
The students are staying in makeshift tents and are determined to continue their protest.
Students are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Many students have kept their participation secret from their families to avoid opposition.
The protest has gained support from civil society groups, teachers, political organizations, and citizens.
There was a confrontation with the Delhi Police on July 20, with protesters alleging they were lathi-charged and forcibly removed.
Students are staying in makeshift tents at the protest site despite difficult conditions.
- Who
- Students, civil society groups, teachers, political organizations, and citizens
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- When
- Late June to present
- Why
- To protest the NEET paper leak and demand accountability from the government
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Government
The government has not responded to the resignation demands and continues to maintain its position.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters allege they were lathi-charged and forcibly removed from the protest site by the Delhi Police.
Government
The police deny using excessive force and claim they acted within their protocols.
Key facts
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- Late June
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Organizers
- All India Students’ Association (AISA) and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Action Date
- July 20
- Protest Support
- Civil society groups, teachers, political organizations, and citizens
Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“"I will tell every student of the country, every youth of the country, that the government is very serious about preventing such incidents, and we are taking one step after another to fulfil our responsibilities on a war footing."”
freepressjournal.in
“"He termed the paper leak a 'grave sin', emphasising that the issue was a national concern rather than a matter for partisan politics."”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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