Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi Protests Turn Violent Over NEET-UG Paper Leak
On July 20, 2024, thousands of students and supporters marched towards Parliament in New Delhi to protest the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak.
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstration turned violent, with police using lathis and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Prominent figures like Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, Riteish Deshmukh, and Huma Qureshi criticized the police action and expressed solidarity with the protesters.
The protest was part of a larger movement led by educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast demanding the minister's resignation and compensation for affected families.
Thousands of students and supporters protested in New Delhi on July 20, 2024, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak.
The protest turned violent, with police using lathis and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Prominent figures like Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, Riteish Deshmukh, and Huma Qureshi criticized the police action and expressed solidarity with the protesters.
The protest was part of a larger movement led by educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast demanding the minister's resignation and compensation for affected families.
Vir Das criticized the silence of many in the film industry, calling it hypocritical to not speak up for the youth and then expect their support.
- Who
- Thousands of students and supporters, including prominent figures like Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, Riteish Deshmukh, and Huma Qureshi.
- What
- A protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak.
- When
- July 20, 2024.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To protest the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak and demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Police
Use of Force by Police
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters argue that the police used excessive force, including lathis and tear gas, against peaceful demonstrators.
Government and Police
The Delhi Police claim that some demonstrators engaged in unruly behavior, necessitating the use of force to control the crowd.
Silence of the Film Industry
Protesters and Supporters
Vir Das criticizes the silence of many in the film industry, calling it hypocritical to not speak up for the youth and then expect their support.
Government and Police
Some in the film industry, like Anurag Kashyap and Huma Qureshi, have spoken out against the police action and in support of the protesters.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Key Figures
- Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, Riteish Deshmukh, Huma Qureshi, Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Action
- Use of lathis and tear gas
- Protester Behavior
- Clashes with police, alleged unruly behavior
