Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian opposition supports student protests over exam leaks
There are big protests in India because some important school exams were leaked, which affected a lot of students.
The protests started in New Delhi and have spread to many other cities.
The opposition parties in India are supporting the protesters and want the Education Minister to resign.
They also want the Prime Minister to apologize.
The protesters are very angry and have been shouting slogans and waving flags.
The police have used tear gas and batons to control the crowds.
There is also an activist named Sonam Wangchuk who is on a hunger strike and wants the government to promise that protesters won't be punished.
The government hasn't said much about the demands yet.
Protests over medical school entrance exam leaks have spread across India, with opposition lawmakers supporting the demonstrators.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, disrupted parliament and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters gathered in New Delhi, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse them.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike, demanding assurances that protesters will not face legal action.
The government has not responded to demands for the Education Minister's resignation or an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Who
- Indian opposition lawmakers, student protesters, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests over medical school entrance exam leaks and demands for the resignation of the Education Minister
- When
- Protests started last month, escalated this week
- Where
- New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jammu, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Frustrations over exam leaks and lack of jobs among young Indians
Opposition and Protesters
Government and BJP
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition and Protesters
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for exam leaks.
Government and BJP
Government has not responded to demands for Pradhan's resignation.
Accountability for Police Actions
Opposition and Protesters
Hold police accountable for beating protesters during demonstrations.
Government and BJP
Government has not addressed accountability for police actions.
Apology from Prime Minister
Opposition and Protesters
Demand an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the situation.
Government and BJP
Government has not responded to demands for an apology.
- Protest Start Date
- Last month
- Number of Students Affected
- 2 million
- Protest Locations
- New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jammu, Ahmedabad
- Opposition Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Activist on Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)