Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tendulkar backs students protesting NEET exam leaks
Students in India are very upset because their exams have been leaked multiple times, which means their hard work isn't being rewarded fairly.
A famous cricket player, Sachin Tendulkar, supports them and says it's important to value hard work over cheating.
The protests started on July 20 and have become quite intense, with police using force to control the crowds.
A well-known activist, Sonam Wangchuk, is even on a hunger strike to support the students.
Tendulkar's father, who was a teacher, taught him that cheating is not acceptable, and he believes society should ensure that students don't feel this way again.
Students are protesting against repeated NEET exam paper leaks.
Sachin Tendulkar supports the students, stating their disappointment is understandable.
Protests began on July 20 and have turned violent with police intervention.
Cockroach Janata Party is leading the protests with support from activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Tendulkar emphasizes the importance of meritocracy and hard work over shortcuts.
- Who
- Students, Sachin Tendulkar, Cockroach Janata Party, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests against NEET exam paper leaks
- When
- Protests began on July 20
- Where
- India
- Why
- Students feel their hard work is undermined by exam leaks and seek a fair examination process
Students and Activists
Government and Law Enforcement
Exam Integrity
Students and Activists
Students and activists argue that repeated exam leaks undermine the integrity of the examination process and the hard work of students.
Government and Law Enforcement
The government and law enforcement prioritize maintaining law and order, which sometimes involves using force to control protests.
- Date of Protests Start
- July 20
- Key Figures Involved
- Sachin Tendulkar, Cockroach Janata Party, Sonam Wangchuk
- Nature of Protests
- Initially peaceful, turned violent with police intervention
- Tendulkar's Stance
- Supports students' disappointment and calls for societal change
- Sonam Wangchuk's Action
- Indefinite fast in support of the protests