Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Arijit Singh Supports Student Protests Against Educational Reforms
Students in India are protesting against the government because they believe there have been unfair practices in their exams.
A famous singer, Arijit Singh, and other celebrities have shown their support for the students.
The students want the Education Minister to step down and for the exam system to be changed.
The police have been criticized for being too harsh with the protesters.
The protests started after a big exam called NEET had some problems, and many people think the government needs to do something about it.
Students are protesting in New Delhi against educational reforms and police brutality.
Arijit Singh and other celebrities have shown support for the protesters.
The protests were sparked by the 2026 NEET paper leak and irregularities in public examinations.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a complete overhaul of the examination system.
Sonam Wangchuk, a celebrated Indian engineer, has been on a hunger strike for over three weeks in support of the protests.
- Who
- Students, activists, and celebrities including Arijit Singh, Shabana Azmi, and Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests against educational reforms and police brutality
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister and a complete overhaul of the examination system due to paper leaks and irregularities
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Police
Police Brutality
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters condemn the police for using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
Government and Police
The government and police maintain that they are acting to maintain law and order.
Educational Reforms
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister and a complete overhaul of the examination system due to paper leaks and irregularities.
Government and Police
The government argues that the current system is fair and that the protests are unjustified.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2026
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Leaders
- Sonam Wangchuk, Shabana Azmi
- Supporting Celebrities
- Arijit Singh, Zeenat Aman, Omi Vaidya, Naseeruddin Shah, Prakash Raj, Riteish Deshmukh, Vir Das, Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh
- Issue
- 2026 NEET paper leak and irregularities in public examinations
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and overhaul of the examination system
