Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Government Opens Dialogue with Protesting Students
There are big protests happening in New Delhi.
Students are very upset because they think there was a big cheating problem in an important exam called NEET.
They want the Education Minister to step down because they blame him for the problem.
The government says they are willing to talk but haven't agreed to the students' demands yet.
The Prime Minister said the people responsible for the cheating should be punished severely.
Some politicians are supporting the students, while others are criticizing the government for not handling the situation well.
The protests have been quite intense, with many people getting hurt.
Government keeps dialogue open with protesters over NEET paper leak demands.
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Dozens injured in clashes between protesters and police.
Prime Minister calls for strict punishment for those responsible for NEET paper leak.
Congress MP criticizes PM Modi for being 'youth-hostile'.
- Who
- Protesting students, Union Minister JP Nadda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Protests demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak
- When
- Protests intensified on Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand justice and resignation of Education Minister over alleged NEET paper leak
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak.
Government's Stance
Government has not agreed to the resignation and is keeping dialogue open.
Compensation for NEET Aspirants
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand Rs 1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who lost their lives.
Government's Stance
Government has not yet responded to the compensation demand.
Release of Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from hospital.
Government's Stance
Government has not commented on the release of Sonam Wangchuk.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Cause
- Demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak
- Injuries
- Dozens of protesters and police personnel injured in clashes
- Government Response
- Keeping dialogue open, no timeframe for talks
- Prime Minister's Statement
- Called for strictest punishment for those responsible for NEET paper leak
- Congress MP's Statement
- Called PM Modi the 'most youth-hostile Prime Minister in India's history'