Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt in Thane Over Alleged NEET Paper Leak
Students and workers from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protested in Thane, Mumbai, demanding justice for the alleged leak of the NEET exam paper.
They also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest was held outside Joshi Bedekar College and included placards with messages and cartoons.
Earlier, violence broke out during a similar protest in Delhi, where police used force to control the crowd.
The MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders announced a larger protest on July 26, starting from Shivaji Park and ending at Siddhivinayak Temple.
Students and MNS workers protested in Thane over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protest was held outside Joshi Bedekar College amid heavy rainfall.
Visuals showed protesters holding placards with messages and cartoons.
A larger protest is planned for July 26, organized by Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray.
- Who
- Students and MNS workers
- What
- Protest over alleged NEET paper leak
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- Thane, Mumbai
- Why
- To demand justice for NEET aspirants and the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
- Location
- Thane, Mumbai
- Date
- July 25, 2024
- Protest Organizers
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers and students
- Key Demands
- Justice for NEET aspirants and resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- Upcoming Protest
- July 26 morcha announced by Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray