Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Students Protest NEET Paper Leak, Minister Resigns
Students across India protested against the NEET paper leak, which led to the resignation of the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), praised the students for their efforts and said that their protests showed that votes can be stolen but not people.
The protests were peaceful and involved many young people waving the national flag and holding posters of the Constitution.
The students also paid tribute to the 21 students who allegedly died by suicide due to the paper leak controversy.
The protests were seen as a victory for democracy and a challenge to the government.
Students protested nationwide over the NEET paper leak, leading to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Uddhav Thackeray hailed the students' efforts, stating that votes can be stolen but not people.
A massive rally was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, with participants waving the national flag and holding posters of the Constitution.
Raj Thackeray led a one-minute silence in memory of 21 students who allegedly died by suicide due to the NEET paper leak controversy.
Protesters criticized the government for not addressing the root causes of the issues and for mishandling the situation.
- Who
- Students, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and resignation of Education Minister
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To protest against the NEET paper leak and demand accountability from the government
Protesters and Opposition
Government and BJP
Role of Protests
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters believe their actions have exposed government failures and led to positive change.
Government and BJP
The government may view the protests as politically motivated and disruptive.
Government Response
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters criticize the government for not addressing the root causes of the issues and for mishandling the situation.
Government and BJP
The government may argue that it is taking necessary actions to maintain law and order and address the concerns.
- Event
- NEET Paper Leak Protests
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Date
- July 26
- Key Figures
- Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Duration
- 36 days
- Number of Suicides
- 21
- Resignation
- Dharmendra Pradhan
Sources
Students Showed PM Votes Can Be 'Stolen', Not People: Uddhav
Thackeray Cousins Target Modi Government At Tiranga Rally, Hint At E20 Agitation
Students show Modi votes, not people, can be stolen: Uddhav
Votes can be stolen, not people: Uddhav
