Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NEET Paper Leak Protests Escalate
There have been big protests in Delhi about the NEET exam papers being leaked.
The protesters, led by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because they think he is responsible.
The government says Pradhan is not to blame and is ready to talk to the protesters.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has said that fast-track courts will be set up to punish those involved in the paper leak.
The protesters also want money for the families of students who committed suicide because of the leak.
The government is thinking about this.
Both houses of Parliament have been adjourned because of the protests.
There was a big protest march on July 20, but the police stopped it with barricades and tear gas.
One protester, Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike since June 28.
Protests led by CJP demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak.
Government insists Pradhan will not resign, blames paper leak on systemic issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces fast-track courts for swift punishment of those involved in paper leaks.
CJP insists on neutral venue for talks, demands ₹1 crore compensation for affected families.
Parliament adjourned due to protests, government open to detailed discussion on the issue.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister JP Nadda
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak, demands for Pradhan's resignation, government's response
- When
- Protests ongoing for over a month, recent escalation in July
- Where
- Delhi, near Parliament Street, Jantar Mantar
- Why
- NEET paper leak, demands for accountability and reforms in the education system
Government's Stance
CJP's Demands
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Government's Stance
The government believes Pradhan cannot be blamed for the paper leak and he will not resign.
CJP's Demands
CJP demands Pradhan's immediate resignation, holding him accountable for the paper leaks.
Compensation for Affected Families
Government's Stance
The government is open to considering compensation for families of those who committed suicide due to the paper leak.
CJP's Demands
CJP insists on ₹1 crore compensation for the affected families.
Venue for Talks
Government's Stance
The government is open to discussing the issue and suggests flexibility on the venue.
CJP's Demands
CJP insists on a neutral venue near Jantar Mantar for any further discussions.
- Key Figures
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Jitendra Singh, Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Government Response
- Ready for talks, fast-track courts for punishment, compensation consideration
- CJP Demands
- Pradhan's resignation, ₹1 crore compensation, reforms in education system
- Parliament Reaction
- Both houses adjourned due to protests
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk on indefinite hunger strike since June 28
- Protest March
- July 20 protest march met with police barricades, lathicharge, and tear gas