Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai Braces for More Protests Over Education Reforms
Students in Mumbai are protesting against what they say are unfair practices in the NEET exams and other education issues.
The protests have been going on for a while, and the police have been trying to stop them by detaining people and putting restrictions in place.
Despite this, the protests are growing, and even famous Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan are supporting the students.
The students want the government to be more open and fair in how exams are conducted.
The protests are expected to get bigger, and the police are preparing for more demonstrations.
Students in Mumbai are protesting alleged NEET examination irregularities and broader education reforms.
Prohibitory orders are in place until August 6, with over 1,400 detentions since July 16.
Protesters are using flash protests coordinated through social media to avoid detection.
Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan have expressed solidarity with the protesters.
A major protest is planned for July 24, with heightened security expected across Mumbai.
- Who
- Students, parents, civil society groups, Bollywood stars, Mumbai Police
- What
- Protests over alleged NEET examination irregularities and broader education reforms
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To demand transparency and accountability in India's examination system
Protesters
Authorities
Protest Organization
Protesters
Protesters are using flash protests coordinated through social media to avoid detection.
Authorities
Authorities are intensifying security and using preventive detentions to stop unauthorized gatherings.
Support from Public Figures
Protesters
Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan are expressing solidarity with the protesters.
Authorities
Authorities are concerned about the movement being politically hijacked.
- Date
- July 24, 2024
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Protest Cause
- Alleged NEET examination irregularities and broader education reforms
- Security Measures
- Prohibitory orders, heavy police deployment, preventive detentions
- Number of Detentions
- More than 1,400
- Key Protest Locations
- Shivaji Park, Ambedkar Garden, IIT-Bombay
- Support from Bollywood
- Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan