Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Youth Protests Over NEET Exam Leak
Lots of young people in India are very upset because there was a big mistake in an important exam called NEET.
They think the government didn't handle it well and want the Education Minister to step down.
They've been protesting in Delhi for a whole month.
A famous activist named Sonam Wangchuk even went on a hunger strike to support them.
The police used force to control the protests, which made people even more angry.
The government says they're taking action against those responsible for the exam leak, but the protesters want more changes in the education system.
It's a big deal because young people in India feel like their voices aren't being heard.
Thousands of youths protested in Delhi over NEET exam paper leak.
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used lathi-charge and tear gas against protesters.
Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest with an indefinite hunger strike.
Government reached out to protesters after initial delay.
- Who
- Youth protesters, Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, Rahul Gandhi, Government
- What
- Protests over NEET exam paper leak and demand for education system reforms
- When
- Ongoing for a month, with recent escalation
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister and systemic changes; government asserts actions taken against exam leaks
Protesters
Government
Response to Exam Leak
Protesters
Demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and overhaul of education system.
Government
Asserts strong action taken against those involved in exam leaks.
Use of Force
Protesters
Condemn police lathi-charge and tear gas use against protesters.
Government
Maintains use of force was necessary to maintain law and order.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Month-long
- Key Figures
- Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, Rahul Gandhi
- Exam Involved
- NEET
- Government Response
- Reached out to protesters after initial delay