Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Government Faces Backlash Over Exam Conduct and Police Brutality
Students and young people are very angry because they feel the government has not done a good job with their exams.
They protested in Delhi and other places, asking for the Education Minister to resign.
The police used force to stop the protests, which made people even more upset.
The government says the exams were conducted well, but the protesters want accountability.
The opposition parties are supporting the protesters, and the government is calling the protesters anti-national.
The Chief Justice of India did not help, saying he doesn't have time to deal with the issue.
The government needs to listen to the young people and fix the problems.
Protests erupted across India over exam irregularities and police brutality.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police used excessive force, including beating protesters and using pellet guns.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were removed forcefully from a protest near the Prime Minister's residence.
The government defends the exam rerun but faces criticism for not addressing protesters' concerns.
- Who
- Students and youth protesters, Delhi Police, Government officials, Opposition leaders
- What
- Protests against exam irregularities and police brutality
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and across various states
- Why
- Demands for accountability and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to exam lapses and police brutality
Protesters and Opposition
Government and BJP
Accountability for Exam Lapses
Protesters and Opposition
Demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for exam irregularities.
Government and BJP
Argues that the rerun of NEET exams was conducted smoothly and dismisses protesters' demands.
Police Brutality
Protesters and Opposition
Condemns police violence against protesters, including teenagers and women, and calls for justice.
Government and BJP
Defends police actions as necessary to maintain law and order, labeling protesters as anti-national.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Opposition Leader
- Rahul Gandhi