Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Minister Condemns Police Action on NEET Protesters
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar strongly criticized the police for using force against students who were peacefully protesting in Delhi.
The students were demanding justice for the NEET exam paper leak.
The minister said this action goes against democratic values and called for the resignation of the Education Minister.
He also asked why the Prime Minister is silent on this issue, which affects the future of many students.
The minister wants cases against students to be withdrawn and for the government to take steps to make NEET exams fair and transparent.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar condemned the police lathi-charge against peaceful NEET protesters in Delhi.
He stated that using force against students with legitimate demands is undemocratic.
The minister criticized the Central Government's attitude towards those raising questions.
He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence.
The minister called for the withdrawal of cases against students, action against those responsible for the lathi-charge, and measures to ensure transparency in NEET exams.
- Who
- Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, students, and youth organizations
- What
- Condemnation of police action against NEET protesters and demands for accountability
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address the NEET paper leak issue and demand transparency and accountability in the conduct of NEET exams
Government's Handling of Protests
Critics' Views on Democratic Values
Use of Force Against Protesters
Government's Handling of Protests
The government maintains that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
Critics' Views on Democratic Values
Critics argue that the use of force against peaceful protesters is undemocratic and suppresses legitimate demands.
Resignation of Education Minister
Government's Handling of Protests
The government believes the Education Minister should not resign as the issue is being addressed.
Critics' Views on Democratic Values
Critics demand the resignation of the Education Minister, holding him accountable for the NEET exam irregularities.
- Event
- Police lathi-charge against NEET protesters
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Delhi
- Issue
- NEET paper leak and exam irregularities
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister, withdrawal of cases against students, action against police, transparency in NEET exams