Archive · 21 Jul 2026
CJP Meets Nadda Over NEET Paper Leak Demands
Some people are very upset about a test called NEET-UG because they think there was cheating.
They want the education minister to quit and money for families who lost loved ones because of the test.
They met with a big government official to talk about it, but while they were talking, other people were protesting outside.
The police had to stop them from going too far, and there were some fights.
The government official said he would talk to other leaders about what the protesters want.
CJP representatives met JP Nadda to submit demands over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters seek 1 crore compensation for families affected by examination irregularities.
Protests turned tense with clashes between police and demonstrators in Delhi.
Nadda assured internal discussions on the submitted demands.
- Who
- CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda.
- What
- Submitted demands regarding the NEET-UG paper leak and related issues.
- When
- Monday, July 20.
- Where
- At JP Nadda's residence and protests at Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street, Delhi.
- Why
- To address examination irregularities and seek government accountability.
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities.
Government
No official statement on the resignation, but open to internal discussions on the matter.
Compensation for Affected Families
Protesters
Seek 1 crore compensation for families of students who committed suicide due to examination irregularities.
Government
No official response yet on the compensation demand.
Release of Sonam Wangchuk
Protesters
Demand the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Government
No official statement on the release of Sonam Wangchuk.
- Meeting Details
- CJP representatives met JP Nadda at his residence for 10 minutes after a 2-hour delay.
- Demands Submitted
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, 1 crore compensation for affected families, release of Sonam Wangchuk.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street, Delhi.
- Security Measures
- Barricades, lathi charges, tear gas, and signal jammers used by police.
- Protest Scale
- Thousands of demonstrators gathered for the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
- Government Response
- Nadda assured internal discussions on the demands.
- Incidents Reported
- Mass detentions and clashes between police and protesters.
Sources
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