Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Students' Protests Lead to Education Minister's Resignation
Students across India were very upset because the NEET-UG exam paper was leaked, and the government did not take responsibility.
Many students had worked very hard for this exam, and some even died by suicide because of the stress.
The students demanded that the education minister resign because the government was not sorry or helpful.
They protested for 23 days without eating, and many people supported them.
The government used force to stop the protests, but the students were brave and kept going.
In the end, the education minister had to resign.
The students are happy but say this is just the beginning.
They want to change the education system so that it is fair and free for everyone.
Students protested against the NEET-UG paper leak and the government's mishandling of the situation.
A 23-day hunger strike and a march to the Parliament were organized to demand accountability.
Protesters faced violence, detentions, and intimidation from authorities.
The education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned following the protests.
Students vow to continue fighting against the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and for a fair education system.
- Who
- Students across India, particularly those affected by the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination mishaps.
- What
- Protests and a hunger strike demanding accountability and the resignation of the education minister.
- When
- Protests began after the NEET-UG paper leak in May and culminated in the resignation of the education minister.
- Where
- Protests took place in Delhi, including a march to the Parliament and a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- Students protested against the government's handling of the paper leak, the lack of accountability, and the broader issues in the education system.
Students and Protesters
Government
Accountability for Paper Leaks
Students and Protesters
Students demand accountability and resignation of the education minister for the NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent mishandling.
Government
The government initially denied responsibility and tried to malign protesters, but eventually accepted the resignation.
Treatment of Protesters
Students and Protesters
Protesters faced violence, detentions, and intimidation from authorities during peaceful demonstrations.
Government
The government used force and restrictions to control the protests, arguing it was maintaining law and order.
- NEET-UG Examination
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate medical courses.
- Paper Leak
- The NEET-UG examination paper was leaked, leading to its cancellation.
- Protest Duration
- 23-day hunger strike by students.
- Sansad Chalo March
- A protest march to the Parliament on July 20.
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following the protests.
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- A policy criticized for centralizing testing and privatizing education.