Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Shikhar Dhawan urges faith in institutions amid NEET protests
There are big protests happening in New Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
People are upset because they say there was a leak in a very important exam called NEET.
They want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down.
The police used force to stop the protesters from marching to the Parliament.
Famous cricket players like Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh have spoken about the protests.
Dhawan said that the youth are the future but also asked them to have faith in the country's institutions and government.
There is a man named Sonam Wangchuk who is on a hunger strike.
The government says they are handling the situation and that protests should not disrupt the democratic process.
Protests are ongoing in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar against the NEET exam paper leak and educational reforms.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used force to stop protesters from marching to the Parliament on July 20.
Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh have posted messages about the protests on social media.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike despite being picked up from the protest site on July 18.
- Who
- Protesters, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Sonam Wangchuk, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Protests against NEET exam paper leak and educational reforms
- When
- July 20 and ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and calling for educational reforms
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Protest Justification
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET exam paper leak and call for educational reforms.
Government's Perspective
The government maintains that it is addressing the issues and that protests should not disrupt the democratic process.
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters argue that the use of force by the police is unjustified and violates their right to peaceful protest.
Government's Perspective
The government and police justify the use of force as necessary to maintain order and prevent disruption to the Parliament.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Key Figures
- Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi
- Exam Involved
- NEET
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing