Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tharoor Condemns NEET Paper Leak Protests
There are big protests in New Delhi because some students think the NEET exam papers were leaked.
They are very upset because they worked hard for the exam and feel betrayed.
A famous politician, Shashi Tharoor, says the government is not handling this well.
He says the police were too harsh on the protesters.
The government says the opposition is just trying to cause trouble.
The protesters want the Education Minister to step down, and one of them, Sonam Wangchuk, is even on a hunger strike.
Another leader, Rahul Gandhi, was detained during a protest.
It's a big mess, and everyone is arguing about who is right.
Protests are ongoing at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemns the government's handling of the protests and alleges police brutality.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike, and Rahul Gandhi was detained during a protest.
The BJP government accuses the opposition of weaponizing student aspirations for political gain.
- Who
- Students, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and police brutality
- When
- Ongoing, with recent protests at Jantar Mantar
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak and resignation of the Education Minister
Congress and Protesters
BJP Government
Accountability for Paper Leak
Congress and Protesters
The government should be held accountable for the NEET paper leak and the subsequent handling of protests.
BJP Government
The BJP claims the opposition is weaponizing student aspirations for political gain.
Use of Police Force
Congress and Protesters
The use of police force against protesters, including lathi charges, is excessive and undemocratic.
BJP Government
The government maintains that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
- Location of Protests
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Key Protesters
- Sonam Wangchuk (on hunger strike), Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders
- Allegations
- Police brutality, use of lathis with nails
- Government Response
- Denial of wrongdoing, claims of opposition weaponizing student aspirations