Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt Outside Parliament Over NEET Paper Leaks
There are big protests happening outside the Parliament in India.
The ruling party and the opposition are both protesting but for different reasons.
The ruling party is protesting against the opposition's sit-in near the Prime Minister's house about exam paper leaks.
The opposition wants the Education Minister to resign because they say there are problems with exams like NEET.
There are also other people protesting at Jantar Mantar, including an activist who is on a hunger strike.
The Prime Minister said they will set up special courts to punish those involved in exam paper leaks.
Ruling NDA and Opposition MPs staged counter-protests at Parliament over NEET paper leaks.
NDA protested Congress' sit-in near PM's residence, demanding they stop inciting youth.
Opposition demanded resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Cockroach Janta Party supporters protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability and reforms.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike until government assures no action against protesting students.
- Who
- Ruling NDA and Opposition MPs, Congress leaders, Cockroach Janta Party supporters, Activist Sonam Wangchuk, PM Narendra Modi
- What
- Protests and counter-protests over NEET paper leaks and demands for resignation of Education Minister
- When
- During the Monsoon Session, with key events on July 21 and June 28
- Where
- Makar Dwar inside Parliament premises and Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Disagreements over handling of exam paper leaks and demands for accountability and reforms in the education system
Ruling NDA's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Protest Reason
Ruling NDA's Stance
Protesting against Congress' sit-in near PM's residence over exam paper leaks.
Opposition's Stance
Demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
Slogans and Placards
Ruling NDA's Stance
Slogans like 'Don't incite the youth, Rahul Gandhi wake up' and placards against Congress' actions.
Opposition's Stance
Placards reading 'Pradhan sack' and 'Save lives, stop NEET exams'.
- Protest Location
- Makar Dwar, Parliament premises
- Protest Date
- July 21
- Key Opposition Leaders
- Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- CJP Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Activist on Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk
- PM Modi's Announcement
- Fast-track courts for swift punishment of those involved in paper leaks