Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Violent Clashes in Kolkata Over NEET Paper Leak
There was a big protest in Kolkata, India, about a test called NEET.
Some students and a group called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were very upset because they think the test was leaked.
They wanted the education minister to resign and the agency that runs the test to be shut down.
The protesters blocked a busy area and threw things at the police.
The police used batons and tear gas to try to stop the protest.
The protesters and the police had different opinions about whether the police used too much force.
Protesters clashed with police in Kolkata over the NEET paper leak.
Police used baton charges and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The protest was organized by Left students' organisations and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The rally marked the first public participation of the CJP in Kolkata.
- Who
- Left students' organisations and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters vs. Kolkata police
- What
- Clashes during a protest over the NEET paper leak
- When
- Friday, July 24
- Where
- Central Kolkata, particularly Dorina Crossing area in the Esplanade
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the NEET paper leak.
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force with baton charges and tear gas.
Police
Police used force to disperse protesters who were blocking vital thoroughfares and hurling objects.
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Date
- Friday, July 24
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and dissolution of NTA
- Police Action
- Baton charge and tear gas shells
- Protest Organizers
- Left students' organisations and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
