Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Tejashwi Yadav Demands Release of NEET Protesters
Students across India protested against an alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 exam.
Tejashwi Yadav, a leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), praised the students for their movement and questioned the government about the future of criminal cases filed against protesters.
He criticized the government and police for their handling of the protests, alleging excessive force.
The protests included a Bihar bandh on July 25, with clashes between protesters and police.
The government has accepted key demands, but there is still no clarity on the legal status of those who were booked during the protests.
Opposition leaders continue to demand the withdrawal of all cases against protesters.
Students protested nationwide against the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Tejashwi Yadav praised students and questioned the government about cases against protesters.
Government accepted key demands but has not clarified the legal status of protesters.
Opposition parties demand withdrawal of all cases against protesters.
Protests in Bihar included a bandh on July 25 with clashes between protesters and police.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, students, government, police
- What
- Protests against alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- When
- Protests concluded after government accepted key demands
- Where
- Bihar and other states across India
- Why
- Students protested for fair and transparent examinations, opposition parties supported their demands
Government and Police
Students and Opposition Parties
Handling of Protests
Government and Police
The government and police maintained law and order, taking necessary actions to control the protests.
Students and Opposition Parties
The government and police used excessive force against peaceful protesters, leading to numerous criminal cases.
Legal Consequences
Government and Police
The government has not yet clarified the status of the cases against protesters.
Students and Opposition Parties
All cases against protesters should be withdrawn as the agitation has concluded and demands have been accepted.
- Protest Issue
- Alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- Protest Duration
- Widespread demonstrations, including a Bihar bandh on July 25
- Government Response
- Accepted key demands, but no clarity on legal status of protesters
- Opposition Demand
- Withdrawal of all cases against protesters
- Police Action
- Excessive force alleged, including lathi-charge and detentions
Sources
RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Gives Bihar Government 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Arrested NEET Protesters
'What About Cases Against Students?': Tejashwi Yadav Questions Govt After Protest Agreement