Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bihar Bandh Over NEET Paper Leak
Students in Bihar are protesting because they believe there was a leak in the NEET exam papers.
They are also upset about how the police treated them during previous protests.
They want the education minister to step down and for there to be an investigation into the police's actions.
The government has increased security to keep things under control.
Protests are happening in many places, including Patna and Siwan.
The students are blocking roads and shouting slogans to make their voices heard.
Left-wing student organizations protested in Bihar against the NEET paper leak and police action.
Heavy police deployment and flag marches were initiated in several districts to maintain order.
Protesters blocked roads and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Former MLA Amarjeet Kushwaha alleged brutal police action and a dictatorial approach by the government.
Private schools in Patna were ordered to remain closed during the bandh.
- Who
- Left-wing student organizations, including AISA and RYA, and other political parties and civil society members.
- What
- Protests against the NEET paper leak and police action on protesting students.
- When
- July 25, 2026.
- Where
- Various districts in Bihar, including Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura, and Rohtas.
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a judicial inquiry into police action.
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak and police action.
Government
The government has not responded to the resignation demands and continues to handle the situation with security measures.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters allege brutal police action, including against women and girls, and describe the government's approach as dictatorial.
Government
The government has deployed heavy police presence to maintain order and prevent disruption during the protests.
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Protesting Groups
- All India Students Association (AISA), Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA), CPI(ML)
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, judicial inquiry into police action
- Security Measures
- Heavy police deployment, flag marches, closure of private schools
Sources
Statewide Bihar Bandh Over NEET Paper Leak Gains Momentum As Student Groups Hold Widespread Protests Amid Heavy Security | Video
Left-wing students hit streets during Bihar bandh, security tightened across state
Youth Protests Intensify; How Long Will Pradhan Hang On?
Left-wing students hold demonstration, clash with police in support of Bihar bandh
