Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Congress Protests in Bhopal Over Exam Irregularities
The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh held a protest march to the BJP state office in Bhopal.
They want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of problems in exams, like the NEET paper leak.
They also want the government to punish those responsible and drop cases against students who have been protesting.
The police stopped the protestors, but the Congress says they will keep fighting for justice for the students.
Congress party members marched to BJP office in Bhopal demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters sought strict action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak and withdrawal of cases against protesting students.
Police stopped the march midway, preventing protesters from reaching the BJP office.
Congress leaders criticized Prime Minister Modi for not commenting on Pradhan's resignation.
Students have been protesting in Delhi since June 20 demanding accountability for exam irregularities and reforms in the education system.
- Who
- Congress party members and students led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Protest march to BJP office demanding resignation of Education Minister and action on exam scams
- When
- July 23, 2023
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET paper leak, and demands for justice for students
Congress Party
BJP Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Congress Party
Congress demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for alleged irregularities in examinations.
BJP Government
BJP government has not responded to the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Action Against Exam Scams
Congress Party
Congress seeks an impartial investigation into all exam scams, including the NEET paper leak, and strict action against the culprits.
BJP Government
BJP government has not yet taken any action on these demands.
Withdrawal of Cases Against Students
Congress Party
Congress demands the immediate withdrawal of all cases filed against students protesting the irregularities.
BJP Government
BJP government has not responded to this demand.
- Date
- July 23, 2023
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Lead Protesters
- Congress MLA Arif Masood and city unit president Praveen Saxena
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Issues
- NEET paper leak, exam irregularities, student protests
