Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Against NEET Paper Leak Spread to Tamil Nadu
There are protests happening in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu against the NEET paper leak controversy.
Students and youth activists are gathering at places like Balan Illam and CPM State Headquarters to show their anger and demand the abolition of NEET and the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The police are keeping a close watch to prevent the protests from spreading.
Political leaders and popular film stars like Prakash Raj, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have also shown their support for the protesters in New Delhi.
A public meeting is planned to condemn the BJP government for its actions against the protesters.
Protests against the NEET paper leak controversy have spread to Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.
Students and youth activists are gathering at places like Balan Illam and CPM State Headquarters to show their anger and demand the abolition of NEET and the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The police are keeping a close watch to prevent the protests from spreading.
Political leaders and popular film stars like Prakash Raj, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have shown their support for the protesters in New Delhi.
A public meeting is planned to condemn the BJP government for its actions against the protesters.
- Who
- Students, youth activists, political leaders, and popular film stars
- What
- Protests against the NEET paper leak controversy
- When
- Since July 20, 2023
- Where
- Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To demand the abolition of NEET and the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and to show solidarity with protesters in New Delhi
Protesters
Government
Abolition of NEET
Protesters
Protesters demand the abolition of NEET, citing issues with the examination process and its impact on students.
Government
The government maintains that NEET is a necessary and fair examination for medical admissions.
Resignation of Union Minister
Protesters
Protesters call for the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him responsible for the NEET paper leak controversy.
Government
The government supports Dharmendra Pradhan, asserting that he has not been directly involved in the controversy.
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Date
- July 2023
- Key Figures
- Prakash Raj, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- Organizations Involved
- CPI, CPM, AIYF, TNCC, MDMK, TVK, VCK
- Protest Locations
- Balan Illam, CPM State Headquarters, Jantar Mantar, Lok Kalyan Marg