Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Tej Pratap Yadav Jailed for Bihar Bandh Protest
Tej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), was arrested and sent to 14 days of judicial custody for participating in a protest in Bihar.
The protest was called by opposition parties and social organizations to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of a NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters.
Tej Pratap joined the protest to show support for the students and was later detained by the police.
He expressed solidarity with the students, stating that their demands were legitimate and that he was ready to fight for their rights.
The government and police, however, viewed the protests as disruptive and took action to maintain law and order.
Tej Pratap's supporters alleged that the police did not disclose his whereabouts or the charges under which he was detained.
His counsel plans to file a bail application seeking his release.
Tej Pratap Yadav, leader of Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), was arrested for participating in the Bihar Bandh protest.
The protest was called over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters.
Tej Pratap was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody and sent to Beur Central Jail.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who later resigned.
Tej Pratap expressed solidarity with the students, stating their demands were legitimate.
- Who
- Tej Pratap Yadav, leader of Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD)
- What
- Arrest and judicial custody for participating in Bihar Bandh protest
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Protest over alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Government and Police
Legitimacy of Protests
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Protesters and opposition parties argue that the students' demands are legitimate and the government must address their concerns.
Government and Police
The government and police view the protests as disruptive and have taken action to maintain law and order.
- Arrested Individual
- Tej Pratap Yadav
- Party Affiliation
- Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD)
- Location of Arrest
- Patna, Bihar
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters
- Duration of Custody
- 14 days
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Jail Location
- Beur Central Jail
Sources
Tej Pratap Yadav arrested in connection with violence during Patna youth protest
Tej Pratap arrested over NEET paper leak protest before Bihar Police registered FIR : Lawyer
Bihar: Former minister Tej Pratap Yadav arrested for involvement in NEET protest - Telegraph India
Tej Pratap Yadav Jailed For Supporting Bihar Bandh Over NEET Paper Leak; Tejashwi Alleges Political Vendetta
14 day judicial custody for Tej Pratap Yadav after NEET protest in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan
Tej Pratap 'jailed' for supporting Bihar bandh over NEET paper leak
Tej Pratap Yadav Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody After Bihar Bandh Protest Arrest
