Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NEET Paper Leak: Opposition Demands Parliament Debate
There was a big protest in Delhi about a test called NEET-UG that some people think was leaked.
The protesters wanted the government to talk about it in Parliament.
The police said the protesters were violent and damaged property, but the protesters said the police were too harsh.
Important leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal visited people who were hurt in the protest.
They want the Education Minister to resign and for the government to take responsibility.
There was also a famous person named Sonam Wangchuk who was on a hunger strike and is now in the hospital.
Opposition leaders demanded a Parliament debate on the NEET-UG paper leak and police action on protesters.
Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal visited injured protesters at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
Delhi Police reported over 118 personnel injured and around 60 protesters injured during clashes.
Opposition leaders accused the government of avoiding accountability and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) presented demands including Pradhan's resignation and compensation for NEET aspirants' families.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and other MPs; Delhi Police; NEET aspirants and protesters
- What
- Protests and clashes over alleged NEET-UG paper leak and police action; demands for a Parliament debate and investigation
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi, near Parliament and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
- Why
- To address the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, police action on protesters, and demands for accountability and dialogue
Opposition Leaders
Government and Police
Police Action on Protesters
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders allege excessive force, including lathi charges and tear gas, against peaceful protesters.
Government and Police
Police claim protesters breached barricades, pelted stones, and damaged public property.
Accountability for Examination Irregularities
Opposition Leaders
Opposition demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a thorough investigation into the NEET paper leak.
Government and Police
Government appeals for dialogue and has not yet addressed the resignation demands.
- Date of Protests
- July 20
- Injured Police Personnel
- More than 118
- Injured Protesters
- Around 60
- Hospital Visits
- Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal visited injured protesters at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
- Adjournment Notice
- Submitted by KC Venugopal in Lok Sabha
- CJP Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for NEET aspirants' families, and release of Sonam Wangchuk
- Sonam Wangchuk's Condition
- Stable vital parameters, low blood sugar, and serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L