Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CM Shivakumar backs NEET paper leak protests
Karnataka's Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, supports protests against the NEET exam paper leak.
He says it's important because it affects the future of India's young people.
He wants the government to take responsibility and stop using force against protesters.
Shivakumar and other leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra joined the protests in New Delhi.
They believe that repeated exam leaks could harm India's reputation as a talent hub.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government should discuss this issue in Parliament and ensure that students' democratic rights to protest are respected.
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar backs nationwide protests over alleged NEET paper leak.
Shivakumar demands accountability for repeated examination irregularities.
Protesters criticize the use of force against students protesting in New Delhi.
Shivakumar calls for a discussion in Parliament on the issue.
The controversy is seen as a national issue affecting the future of India's youth.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, protesting students, Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra
- What
- Protests against the alleged NEET paper leak and demands for accountability
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To address the future of India's youth and the integrity of examinations
Protesters and Opposition
Government and Authorities
Accountability for Examination Irregularities
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition demand accountability and transparency in handling the NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities.
Government and Authorities
Government and authorities maintain that they are taking necessary actions to address the issue and ensure fair examinations.
Use of Force Against Protesters
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition criticize the use of force against students protesting the NEET paper leak, arguing that it violates democratic rights.
Government and Authorities
Authorities justify the use of force as necessary to maintain law and order during protests that turn violent.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Key Figures
- D K Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra
- Issue
- NEET paper leak and protests
- Demands
- Accountability, discussion in Parliament, end to use of force against protesters