Archive · 23 Jul 2026
SFI Protests Across Kerala Demand Pradhan's Resignation
Students in Kerala are protesting because they believe there were problems with a big exam called NEET.
They want the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down.
The protests turned into clashes with the police, who used water cannons to control the crowds.
The students are very upset and want the government to take action.
The protests happened in many places in Kerala, like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Thrissur.
The students are also calling for a nationwide education strike to show their anger.
SFI members protested across Kerala demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Clashes occurred between protesters and police in multiple districts, with police using water cannons to disperse crowds.
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the protest march in Thiruvananthapuram.
Protests also took place in Kochi, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kannur, and Pathanamthitta.
SFI has called for an all-India Education Bandh to protest police action in Delhi.
- Who
- Students Federation of India (SFI) members and Kerala police
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Across Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kannur, and Pathanamthitta
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in NEET examinations and police action in Delhi
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET examinations.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters view police action as excessive and unjustified.
Government
Police argue that their actions were necessary to maintain law and order.
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Protest Organizers
- Students Federation of India (SFI)
- Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, investigation into NEET irregularities
- Police Action
- Water cannons used to disperse protesters
- Key Figures
- Pinarayi Vijayan (Opposition Leader)