Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt in Panvel Over NEET Irregularities
Students and youth groups in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, protested against the alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.
They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and called for accountability in the exam scam.
The protest was supported by several political parties and organizations, and it took place despite heavy rain.
Protesters raised slogans against corruption and arranged refreshments for participants.
Former MLA Balaram Patil criticized the government's use of force against students and pledged continued support for their cause.
The protest concluded peacefully under heavy police deployment, but demonstrators vowed to continue their agitation until justice is served.
Students and youth organizations protested in Panvel over alleged NEET irregularities.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest was supported by several political parties and organizations.
The demonstration took place despite heavy rain and concluded peacefully under heavy police deployment.
Protesters vowed to continue their agitation until justice is served.
- Who
- Students and youth organizations
- What
- Protest over alleged NEET irregularities
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Panvel, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability in NEET scam
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged irregularities in NEET.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
Use of Force Against Protesters
Protesters
Protesters claim that using force against students is not a solution to their grievances.
Government
The government has not publicly addressed the allegations of using force against protesters.
- Location
- Panvel, Navi Mumbai
- Date
- Thursday
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, accountability in NEET scam
- Supporting Organizations
- Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy rain
- Police Presence
- Heavy deployment