Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NEET Protests Spread Across India Amid Clashes
Protests over NEET exam irregularities spread across many cities in India.
Students and Congress workers are angry about the police cracking down on protesters in Delhi and want the Education Minister to resign.
In Patna, there were big fights between Congress and BJP workers.
Police used tear gas and water cannons to control the crowds.
Similar protests happened in other cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Both sides blame each other for the violence.
Students in Mizoram also joined the protests.
Protests over NEET irregularities spread across multiple cities in India.
Congress workers and student groups demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Violent clashes between BJP and Congress workers in Patna over NEET paper leak and detention of Rahul Gandhi.
Police used tear gas, water cannons, and lathi-charges to disperse protesters in various cities.
Protests also occurred in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Mizoram.
- Who
- Students, Congress workers, BJP workers
- What
- Protests and clashes over NEET irregularities and police crackdown
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Multiple cities across India including Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Surat, Kerala, Telangana, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, Aizawl
- Why
- Outrage over NEET paper leaks, police action on protesters, and detention of Opposition leaders
Congress and Student Groups
BJP and Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Congress and Student Groups
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for failing to prevent NEET paper leaks.
BJP and Government
No official statement from BJP on this demand.
Police Action on Protesters
Congress and Student Groups
Condemn police brutality and demand accountability for the crackdown on students in Delhi.
BJP and Government
Police actions were necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Protests
- Wednesday
- Key Locations
- Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Surat, Kerala, Telangana, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, Aizawl
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah, Harshwardhan Sapkal, Balmuri Venkat, Ramchander Rao, R. Ashoka
- Key Issues
- NEET paper leaks, police crackdown on protesters, detention of Opposition leaders
- Key Organizations
- All India Students’ Association (AISA), Congress, BJP, Youth Congress, Kerala Students Union, Mizo Zirlai Pawl