Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Mamata Banerjee Supports Student Protests Over NEET Scam
Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress, strongly supports students protesting against the NEET paper leak.
She says the government is not addressing the students' concerns and is using excessive force to stop the protests.
The students want justice for the NEET scam and reforms in the examination system.
The government says the police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
The protests have caused disruptions in Parliament, and the Opposition is demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
Mamata Banerjee condemns police crackdown on student protesters over NEET paper leak.
Students demand accountability and reforms in the examination system.
Delhi Police used excessive force, alleges Banerjee, including lathi-charge and tear gas.
Government defends police action, denies use of pellet guns.
Opposition demands resignation of Education Minister and parliamentary discussion on the issue.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, students, Delhi Police, Central Government
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and police crackdown
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To demand accountability for NEET paper leak and reforms in examination system
Mamata Banerjee and Opposition
Central Government
Police Crackdown on Protests
Mamata Banerjee and Opposition
Condemns the use of excessive force by Delhi Police, alleging brutal tactics against peaceful protesters.
Central Government
Defends police action as necessary to maintain law and order, denies use of pellet guns.
Accountability for NEET Scam
Mamata Banerjee and Opposition
Demands accountability for the NEET paper leak, accuses the government of shielding the Education Minister.
Central Government
Claims strict steps are being taken to curb examination malpractices, denies shielding anyone.
- Event
- Student protests over NEET paper leak
- Date
- July 20, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Figures
- Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Police, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Response
- Defended police action, denied pellet gun use
- Opposition Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister, parliamentary discussion
