Archive · 22 Jul 2026
NEET Protests Turn Violent in Patna
Students in Patna, Bihar, protested against the NEET paper leak and other issues in the education system.
They demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister and reforms in the examination system.
The protest turned violent when the police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathicharge to disperse the crowd.
Similar protests are happening in other cities across India, with most remaining peaceful but some turning violent.
Students protested in Patna against NEET paper leak and education system issues.
Police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathicharge to disperse the crowd.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Similar protests are happening in other cities across India.
Several students, police officers, and journalists were injured during the clashes.
- Who
- Students protesting against NEET paper leak and education system issues
- What
- Protests turned violent with police using force to disperse crowds
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Patna, Bihar, and other cities across India
- Why
- Students demanding accountability for NEET paper leak, reforms in the examination system, and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating for their rights and were met with excessive force.
Police
Police resorted to lathicharge, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the crowd, citing public order and safety.
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Date
- Wednesday
- Protest Organizers
- All India Students’ Association (AISA)
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reforms in the examination system, accountability for NEET paper leak
- Injuries
- Several students, police officers, and journalists
- Protest Spread
- Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa, Guwahati, Aizawl, Itanagar, Jammu, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad