Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Government rejects resignation demand over NEET leak
There was a big problem with a test called NEET, where some questions were leaked before the exam.
People are very upset and have been protesting in New Delhi.
They want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because they think he is responsible.
The government says the problem has been fixed and that the minister will not resign.
They are willing to talk about it in Parliament, but they won't give in to the demands for resignation.
The government also says that the admissions for NEET, CUET, and JEE Main are mostly on track.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET leak.
Government rejects the demand, calling it political and asserting lapses have been fixed.
Protests intensified at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, leading to a police crackdown.
Government open to debate in Parliament but not yielding to resignation demands.
Admissions for NEET, CUET, and JEE Main are largely on track.
- Who
- Indian Government and protesters
- What
- Demand for resignation of Education Minister over NEET leak
- When
- Protests intensified on Tuesday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand accountability for the NEET leak and subsequent lapses
Protesters and Opposition
Government
Resignation Demand
Protesters and Opposition
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET leak and subsequent lapses.
Government
Reject the demand for resignation, stating it is political and not yielding to pressure.
Handling of the Issue
Protesters and Opposition
Criticize the government's handling of the NEET leak and the police crackdown on protesters.
Government
Assert that the lapses have been fixed and admissions for NEET, CUET, and JEE Main are largely on track.
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Examinations Affected
- NEET, CUET, JEE Main
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Government Stance
- Open to debate in Parliament but not resignations
- Lapses Addressed
- Yes, according to the government