Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Internet Suspended as Protests Intensify Over NEET Paper Leak
A lot of young people are protesting in Delhi because they think the Education Minister should quit his job.
They are upset because the NEET exam papers were leaked, and they want the minister to take responsibility.
The protest has been going on for a while, and even a famous environmentalist supports them.
The government has cut off the internet near the protest to control the situation.
The protest has also affected businesses in the area, with shops and restaurants closing early.
The government and protesters are in a stalemate over where to hold talks.
Internet services suspended in Central Delhi near Jantar Mantar protest site.
Thousands of Gen Z protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leaks.
Protest started on June 6 and gained support from environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke vows protest will continue until Pradhan is sacked.
Government has not responded to the resignation demands.
- Who
- Thousands of people, primarily Gen Z, and supported by environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks
- When
- Protest started on June 6, ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Why
- Due to the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks
Protesters
Government
Demands for Resignation
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
Protest Continuation
Protesters
Protesters vow to continue the protest until Dharmendra Pradhan is sacked.
Government
The government has not indicated any plans to remove Pradhan.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 6
- Key Supporter
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Internet Suspension Status
- Suspended till further orders
- Primary Protesters
- Gen Z
- Security Measures
- Section 163 imposed, security tightened
- Impact on Businesses
- Shops and restaurants in Connaught Place shut