Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Physicswallah CEO Alakh Pandey Supports Student Protests
Alakh Pandey, the CEO of Physicswallah, supports students protesting against the education system in India.
He criticized the government for not talking to the protesters and the media for spreading fake news about them.
The protesters are demanding reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister due to the NEET-UG exam paper leak.
Pandey promised to support the families of students who died by suicide due to exam stress and encouraged students to stay strong.
The protests have widened to include anger against the central government and the education system.
Alakh Pandey supports student protesters against the education system in India.
Protesters demand reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Pandey criticized the government for not engaging with protesters and the media for spreading fake news.
Protests include anger against the central government and the education system.
Pandey promised to support families of students who died by suicide due to exam stress.
- Who
- Alakh Pandey, co-founder and CEO of Physicswallah, and student protesters
- What
- Protests against the education system and the NEET-UG exam paper leak
- When
- Protest on July 20, re-exam announced on June 21
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand reforms in the education system and address the NEET-UG exam paper leak
Student Protesters
Government and Media
Protest Motives
Student Protesters
Protesters are demanding reforms in the education system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET-UG question paper leak.
Government and Media
The government and media have accused protesters of having connections with Pakistan, China, or terrorists, labeling them as anti-national.
Media Representation
Student Protesters
Protesters claim the media is spreading fake news about them.
Government and Media
The media and government allege that the protesters have external support and are anti-national.
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Company Founded
- 2020
- Company IPO
- 2025
- NEET-UG Exam Leak Date
- May 3
- Re-exam Announcement Date
- June 21