Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Demands Resignation Over NEET Protests
Rahul Gandhi, a leader from the Congress party, criticized the Modi government for not addressing the issues with the NEET exams.
He said that the government is not punishing those responsible for exam paper leaks but is instead punishing students who are protesting.
The Congress party wants the Education Minister to resign and demands reforms in the exam system.
The protests have been going on for weeks, and the police have used force to stop the protesters from reaching Parliament.
The BJP, the ruling party, says that Congress is just playing politics and not genuinely caring about the students.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not addressing NEET exam irregularities and failing to punish those responsible for paper leaks.
Congress demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the exam system.
Protests have been ongoing since July 20, with police using tear gas and lathi charges to disperse protesters.
BJP accuses Congress of politicizing the NEET issue and denies any wrongdoing in handling the protests.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss the issue.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress, BJP, Delhi Police, NEET aspirants
- What
- Protests over NEET exam irregularities and demands for Education Minister's resignation
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and near Parliament
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in NEET exams and government's handling of protests
Congress
BJP
Education Minister's Resignation
Congress
Congress demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET.
BJP
BJP accuses Congress of politicizing the NEET issue and denies the need for Pradhan's resignation.
Handling of Protests
Congress
Congress criticizes the government for using force against students and not addressing their concerns.
BJP
BJP maintains that the protests are being politicized and denies any wrongdoing in handling the protests.
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2026
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Number of Paper Leaks
- 152
- Number of Affected Students
- 7.5 crore
- Protesters Detained
- Abhijeet Dipke and others
- Police Action
- Tear gas and lathi charges
- Hunger Striker
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Response
- Meeting between Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan
Sources
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