Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Lok Sabha Adjourned Over NEET Paper Leak Protests
The Lok Sabha in India was disrupted for the fourth day in a row because of a big argument between the government and the opposition.
The opposition is upset about a leak in the NEET UG exam papers and wants the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
They also protested against how the government handled students who were protesting about the leak.
The government says it is ready to talk about the issue but does not want the minister to resign.
Students have been protesting in Delhi and other cities about this issue.
Lok Sabha disrupted for the fourth consecutive day over NEET UG paper leak protests.
Opposition demands resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government ready for discussion but does not agree with opposition's demand for resignation.
Protests against the government's handling of student protests over the NEET paper leak.
Protests held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and several other cities.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Akhilesh Yadav, and others; Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Lok Sabha disrupted over NEET UG paper leak protests
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak issue and protests against the government's handling of the situation
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition insists on the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET UG paper leak issue.
Government's Stance
The government is ready for a discussion on the issue but does not agree with the Opposition's demand for the minister's resignation.
Handling of Protests
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition criticizes the government for brutally dealing with students protesting against the NEET paper leak.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly commented on the handling of the protests.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Akhilesh Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad, Saugata Roy, Mahua Maji, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Issue
- NEET UG paper leak
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and several other cities