Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Assam Protests Over NEET-UG Paper Leak
Some people in Assam are upset because a big exam called NEET-UG had a paper leak.
They protested in Guwahati and Dibrugarh to ask the government to fix the problem and make sure it doesn't happen again.
They want the education minister to step down because they think he didn't do a good job.
The government says they are working hard to find out who did it and punish them.
They also say the exam was done again smoothly and other exams have been fine.
The protesters say they will keep asking for justice until the people responsible are caught.
Members of the Croacroach Janta Party (CJP) protested in Guwahati and Dibrugarh over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and justice for affected students.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu urged that the issue should not be politicized.
The government is conducting a priority investigation and has made several arrests.
The NEET re-examination was conducted smoothly, and additional safeguards have been introduced.
- Who
- Members of the Croacroach Janta Party (CJP) and Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
- What
- Protest over the NEET-UG paper leak and government response
- When
- Wednesday, Friday
- Where
- Guwahati, Dibrugarh
- Why
- To demand justice for students affected by the paper leak and to urge the government to take responsibility
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Responsibility for the Paper Leak
Protesters' Perspective
The government is refusing to take responsibility for the paper leak and has failed to ensure a fair examination system.
Government's Perspective
The investigation is being conducted on priority, and those involved will be prosecuted through a fast-track court.
Politicization of the Issue
Protesters' Perspective
The protest is aimed at seeking justice for students and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Perspective
The NEET-UG paper leak should not become a political issue and should be handled as a students' issue.
- Protest Location
- Guwahati, Dibrugarh
- Protest Date
- Wednesday, Friday
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Assam Education Minister
- Ranoj Pegu
- Protesting Party
- Croacroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Examination Affected
- NEET-UG
- Prime Minister's Assurance
- Justice for students and prosecution of those responsible
- NTA Action
- Terminated services of 47 officials
