Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Violent Protests Erupt in Delhi Over NEET Exam Irregularities
There was a big protest in Delhi about some problems with a big exam called NEET.
The protesters wanted the education minister to resign and for the government to take responsibility for some mistakes in the exam.
The police said the protesters started throwing stones and bottles, so they had to use force to control the situation.
Some police officers got hurt, and the internet was turned off in some areas.
The opposition leaders said the police were being too harsh on the protesters.
Violent clashes erupted between protesters and police near Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Protesters demanded accountability for alleged NEET exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police alleged that protesters pelted stones and threw bottles, leading to injuries among police officers.
Internet services were suspended in parts of the locality, drawing criticism from opposition leaders.
Heavy security was deployed, and traffic was diverted to prevent further flare-ups.
- Who
- Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and police forces
- What
- Violent clashes between protesters and police
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanding accountability for alleged NEET exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Police
Cause of Violence
Protesters
Protesters claim they were peacefully demonstrating against NEET exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police
Police allege that sections of the crowd began pelting stones and throwing bottles at security personnel, forcing them to use mild force to restore order.
- Date
- Wednesday night
- Location
- Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Injured Police Officers
- 2 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), 2 inspectors, and several constables
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Demands
- Accountability for alleged NEET paper leaks and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Internet Services
- Suspended in parts of the locality