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Bollywood Stars Join Protests Over Exam Scandal
There's a big protest happening in India because some students think a really important exam was cheated on.
The exam is called NEET-UG 2026.
The students are mad and want the education minister to quit.
They also don't like how the police are treating them.
Some famous Bollywood actors, like Imran Khan and Ayesha Khan, have joined the protests.
One actor, Sonam Wangchuk, has even stopped eating for more than three weeks to show his support.
The protests started after the Chief Justice called unemployed youth some mean names, and the students turned that into a name for their movement.
It's been going on since May, and it's not just in one place—it's happening in Delhi and Mumbai.
Bollywood actors Imran Khan, Ayesha Khan, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, and Pratibha Ranta joined protests in Mumbai.
Protests are over alleged rigging of the NEET-UG 2026 exam and police handling of demonstrators.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for over three weeks in support of the protesters.
Over 10,000 people protested in Delhi, with 180 injured in clashes with police.
Actors Sonakshi Sinha, Hrithik Roshan, and Naseeruddin Shah have criticized the police's handling of protests.
- Who
- Bollywood actors Imran Khan, Ayesha Khan, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, Pratibha Ranta, Sonakshi Sinha, Hrithik Roshan, Naseeruddin Shah, and protesters
- What
- Protests over alleged exam rigging and police handling of demonstrators
- Where
- Delhi and Mumbai
- When
- Protests have been ongoing since May 2026, with recent events on July 22, 2026
- Why
- Protesters are demanding accountability for the alleged rigging of the NEET-UG 2026 exam and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Government
Exam Rigging Allegations
Protesters
Protesters claim the NEET-UG 2026 exam was leaked and rigged, demanding accountability.
Government
The government has not publicly addressed the allegations of exam rigging.
Police Handling of Protests
Protesters
Protesters and supporters argue that the police have used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
Government
The government and police maintain that they are acting to maintain law and order.
Key facts
- Protest Movement Start Date
- May 2026
- NEET-UG 2026 Exam
- Alleged to be leaked and rigged
- Protesters Injured in Delhi
- 180
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Duration
- Over three weeks
- Actress Ayesha Khan's Detention
- Arrested at a protest in Dadar, Mumbai
Quotes
Cockroach Janta Party
Political group / social media account
“Bollywood actor Imran Khan marches with the CJP protesters in Mumbai.”
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