Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Opposition demands Pradhan's resignation over NEET-UG paper leak
Opposition MPs in India have been protesting against the NEET-UG paper leak for four days.
They are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those who committed violence against students.
The Opposition also wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologize to the country's youth.
The government has accused the Opposition of blocking a debate on the issue and has announced that more strict action will be taken against those involved in paper leaks.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have also made statements demanding accountability and dialogue with students.
Opposition MPs protested against the NEET-UG paper leak for the fourth day at Parliament’s Makar Dwar.
They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against those who committed violence against students.
The Opposition also wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologize to the country's youth.
The government has accused the Opposition of blocking a debate on the issue and has announced more strict action against those involved in paper leaks.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have also made statements demanding accountability and dialogue with students.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi
- What
- Protest against NEET-UG paper leak, demands for Pradhan's resignation, government's response
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Parliament’s Makar Dwar, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition demands accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak and action against those who committed violence against students
Opposition's Demands
Government's Response
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Opposition's Demands
The Opposition demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Government's Response
The government has not agreed to Pradhan's resignation and has accused the Opposition of blocking a debate on the issue.
Action against those who committed violence
Opposition's Demands
The Opposition demands action against those who committed violence against students protesting the paper leak.
Government's Response
The government has announced that more strict action will be taken against those involved in paper leaks.
Prime Minister's apology
Opposition's Demands
The Opposition demands that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to the country's youth for the handling of the paper leak issue.
Government's Response
The Prime Minister has not apologized but has announced that the Union Cabinet will consider a draft Bill proposing Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2024
- Location of Protest
- Parliament’s Makar Dwar, New Delhi
- Opposition's Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, action against those who committed violence, Prime Minister's apology
- Government's Response
- Announced more strict action against those involved in paper leaks, considering a draft Bill for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment
- Congress President's Remarks
- Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that the Prime Minister make a statement in Parliament and apologize to students
- Sonia Gandhi's Remarks
- Urged the Centre to halt the police crackdown and engage in dialogue with students
