Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Chirag Paswan Supports Student Protests Over NEET-UG Irregularities
Students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam.
They demanded the resignation of the Education Minister and compensation for affected students.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan supported the protesters, stating that he respects their sentiments and is not in favor of suppressing their voice.
The government offered dialogue but did not provide specific assurances.
The protest was met with tear gas by security personnel.
Students and CJP supporters protested in Delhi over alleged NEET-UG exam irregularities.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Chirag Paswan supported the protesters, respecting their sentiments and opposing suppression.
Government offered dialogue but did not comment on assurances given to protesters.
Security personnel used tear gas to disperse the protest.
- Who
- Students and CJP supporters protesting NEET-UG irregularities
- What
- Protest demanding resignation of Education Minister and compensation
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in NEET-UG medical entrance examination
Protesters
Government
Handling of Protests
Protesters
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister and compensation for affected students.
Government
Government maintains dialogue but does not comment on assurances given.
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2026
- Protest Location
- Delhi
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, compensation for affected students, release of Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Response
- Dialogue offered, no specific assurances mentioned
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)