Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Dia Mirza Criticizes Modi's Response to NEET Protests
Actor Dia Mirza has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not showing empathy towards students protesting against irregularities in the NEET examination.
The students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since June 20, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister and reforms in the examination system.
PM Modi announced the setting up of fast-track courts to punish those involved in paper leaks, but Mirza feels his response was too late and lacked compassion.
She has been supporting the students' demands for accountability and transparency in the education system.
Actor Dia Mirza criticizes PM Modi for lacking empathy in his response to student protests.
Students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since June 20 over NEET examination irregularities.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the examination system.
PM Modi announces the setting up of fast-track courts to address paper leaks and ensure swift justice.
Mirza supports the students' demands for accountability and transparency in the education system.
- Who
- Actor Dia Mirza and students protesting at Jantar Mantar
- What
- Criticism of PM Modi's response to student protests and announcement of fast-track courts
- When
- Protests started on June 20; PM Modi's announcement on June 21
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Demands for resignation of Education Minister, reforms in the examination system, and justice for affected students
Critics of PM Modi's Response
Government's Stance
Empathy and Communication
Critics of PM Modi's Response
Dia Mirza criticizes PM Modi for lacking empathy and taking too long to respond to the student protests.
Government's Stance
The government announces the setting up of fast-track courts to address paper leaks and ensure swift justice.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Start Date
- June 20
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reforms in the examination system, and justice for affected students
- PM Modi's Announcement
- Setting up of fast-track courts for swift punishment of those involved in paper leaks
- Dia Mirza's Criticism
- Lack of empathy and delayed response from PM Modi
Sources
Not one word of empathy: Dia Mirza questions PM Modi
'Not one word of empathy': Actor Dia Mirza question PM
Dia Mirza Takes On Modi: 'You Have Said Nothing'
‘Not one word of empathy’: Dia Mirza questions PM Modi’s video message on student protests
