Archive · 26 Jul 2026
NEET Protest Ends After Education Minister Resigns
A group of students led by Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk protested for 37 days at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against alleged NEET paper leaks.
The protest ended after the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned.
The government also introduced strict new laws against paper leaks, including a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of up to 10 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde supported the government's actions, while the opposition alleged that the protest resolution was a political gimmick by the Congress.
NEET protest led by Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk ended after 37 days.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following the protest.
Government introduced stringent measures against paper leaks, including a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of up to 10 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde supported the government's response and criticized the opposition.
Opposition alleged that the protest resolution was a political gimmick by the Congress.
- Who
- Students led by Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- NEET protest ends after the resignation of the Education Minister and introduction of stringent measures against paper leaks
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest alleged NEET paper leaks and demand accountability
Government's Response
Opposition's Allegations
Protest Resolution
Government's Response
The government introduced stringent measures against paper leaks and accepted the resignation of the Education Minister, ending the protest.
Opposition's Allegations
The opposition alleges that the protest resolution is a political gimmick by the Congress.
- Protest Duration
- 37 days
- Protest Leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- New Law Penalties
- 10-year prison sentence and a fine of up to 10 crore
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi