Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kamal Haasan Supports NEET Protests, Criticizes System
Many students and activists in India are protesting because they believe there were problems with the NEET exam, which is a very important test for medical school.
They want the Education Minister to step down and for the exam system to be changed.
Many famous actors and singers, like Kamal Haasan and Diljit Dosanjh, have shown their support for the protesters.
They say the system is unfair and causes too much stress for students.
The government says they are working to fix the problems, but the protesters want more to be done.
Kamal Haasan and other celebrities have expressed support for the NEET protest.
Protests are ongoing since June over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Celebrities have criticized the examination system for causing anxiety and unfair outcomes.
Sonam Wangchuk has been on a fast for over three weeks in support of the protests.
- Who
- Students, activists, and celebrities including Kamal Haasan, Salman Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and others
- What
- Protests against NEET exam irregularities and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Ongoing since June
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and Parliament, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged NEET exam irregularities and demands for systemic changes in the examination process
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Systemic Issues
Protesters and Supporters
The protesters and supporters argue that the current examination system is flawed, leading to anxiety and unfair outcomes for students.
Government and Authorities
The government and authorities maintain that the system is designed to ensure meritocracy and that irregularities are isolated incidents.
Accountability
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a complete overhaul of the examination system.
Government and Authorities
The government and authorities assert that they are taking necessary steps to address the issues and that the minister should not be held solely responsible.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar and Parliament, New Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Ongoing since June
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, overhaul of examination system
- Celebrities Supporting Protest
- Kamal Haasan, Salman Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, Prakash Raj, Shabana Azmi, Omi Vaidya, Zeenat Aman, Riteish Deshmukh, Vir Das, Sonakshi Sinha
- Fast by Sonam Wangchuk
- Over 3 weeks