Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Bawankule Dismisses CJP Protest as Drama
There was a big protest in New Delhi about problems with a big exam called NEET.
The government says the protest is fake and just drama to make people angry.
The protesters say the government is not doing enough to fix the problems.
The government used sticks to stop the protesters from getting too close to the Parliament building.
A famous activist named Sonam Wangchuk was even taken away by the police and put in the hospital because he was protesting for too long without eating.
The government says they are doing everything they can to fix the problems, but the protesters want the education minister to step down.
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule dismissed the CJP protest as a 'nautanki' (drama) designed to defame the government.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET exam irregularities.
Security forces used baton charge to disperse protesters near Parliament Street in New Delhi.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully taken away by Delhi Police and admitted to the hospital during his hunger strike.
The government claims it has taken prompt action to address the NEET paper leak and implemented stricter controls.
- Who
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra Minister; Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters
- What
- Protest against NEET exam irregularities and demand for resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- July 18, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged NEET exam paper leaks and government inaction
Government's Stance
CJP's Stance
Nature of the Protest
Government's Stance
The protest is a manufactured drama to defame the government and create anger among youth.
CJP's Stance
The protest is a genuine response to NEET exam irregularities and demands for accountability.
Government's Action
Government's Stance
The government has taken prompt action to address the NEET paper leak and implemented stricter controls.
CJP's Stance
The government's actions are insufficient, and the protest demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Protest Location
- New Delhi
- Protest Date
- July 18, 2023
- Protest Issue
- NEET exam irregularities
- Government Response
- Baton charge, demand for thorough probe into stone-pelting incidents
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk