Tharoor condemns police action during NEET protest

On July 21, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the police for using excessive force against students protesting over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 exam.

The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), turned violent when police used tear gas and baton charges to stop protesters from marching towards Parliament.

Tharoor met injured students who alleged police brutality, describing the incidents as 'utterly disgraceful.'

The protesters demand accountability for the exam irregularities, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Delhi Police defended their actions, claiming protesters attacked security personnel and vandalized government property.

Approximately 118 police personnel and 60 protesters were injured, and five FIRs were registered for stone-pelting, vandalism, and unlawful assembly.