Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mizoram Students Protest NEET Paper Leaks
In Mizoram, hundreds of students protested in Aizawl to show support for those protesting in New Delhi over leaks in the NEET exam papers.
They demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and asked for strict punishment for those responsible.
The students also wanted justice and compensation for those affected by the leaks.
The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) supported the protest, calling it a brave effort to protect students' rights.
The students also blamed the BJP-led NDA government for allegedly harming their rights and careers.
The protest included both indigenous Mizo students and non-Mizo students.
The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the state's top student organization, announced another protest for the next day.
Hundreds of students protested in Aizawl, Mizoram, over NEET paper leaks.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
They also sought stringent punishment for wrongdoers and justice for affected students.
The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) supported the protest, calling it a brave effort to protect students' rights.
The protest included both indigenous Mizo students and non-Mizo students.
- Who
- Students from various institutions and schools in Mizoram
- What
- Protest over NEET paper leaks
- When
- July 22, 2023
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Why
- To express solidarity with those protesting in New Delhi over NEET paper leaks and demand accountability and justice
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks in the medical entrance test.
Government
No official statement from the government regarding resignation.
Accountability and Punishment
Protesters
Demand stringent punishment for wrongdoers and justice and compensation for affected students.
Government
No official response from the government on accountability measures.
- Date of Protest
- July 22, 2023
- Location of Protest
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Protesters
- Hundreds of students from various institutions and schools in Mizoram
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stringent punishment for wrongdoers, justice and compensation for affected students
- Supporting Party
- Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF)
- Student Organization
- Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP)