Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt Over NEET-UG Paper Leak
There are big protests happening in India because some people think there was cheating in a very important exam called NEET-UG.
The protesters want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down and for the government to make big changes to how exams are run.
The protests started on June 20, 2026, and have been going on for a while.
The police have been using water cannons and tear gas to try to stop the protests, but the protesters are very angry and want their voices to be heard.
This is not the first time there have been big protests about education in India, and other ministers have faced similar situations in the past.
Protests over alleged NEET-UG paper leak demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests began on June 20, 2026, and have been ongoing, led by the Cockroach Janata Party and supported by opposition parties, social activists, and Gen Z.
Government response includes police deploying water cannons, tear gas, and lathi charges.
Protesters call for comprehensive reforms in the education system to prevent future irregularities.
Similar protests have occurred in the past, with other education ministers facing public fury over various issues.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party and supported by opposition parties, social activists, and Gen Z.
- What
- Protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG paper leak and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- When
- Protests began on June 20, 2026.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and other cities across India.
- Why
- Allegations of institutional corruption and commercial syndicates selling question papers.
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG paper leak.
Government
The government maintains that it is addressing the issues and that the minister should not resign.
Reforms in Education System
Protesters
Protesters call for comprehensive reforms in the education system to prevent future irregularities.
Government
The government asserts that it is already working on reforms and that the current system is robust.
- Minister Involved
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Start Date
- June 20, 2026
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister and reforms in the education system
- Protest Leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke-led Cockroach Janata Party and opposition parties
- Protest Participants
- Gen Z and social activists
- Government Response
- Police deployed water cannons, tear gas, and lathi charges