Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Riteish-Genelia Deshmukh Support Delhi Student Protests
Students in Delhi are protesting because there have been leaks in important exams, which have affected many students' plans.
Actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh support the protesters and want the government to talk to them instead of using force.
The police have used tear gas and batons to stop the protests, and some protesters were hurt.
Opposition leaders are also supporting the protesters and want the Education Minister to step down.
The protests have been going on for about a month, and a climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike to support the students.
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh support Delhi student protests, calling for dialogue instead of force.
Protests triggered by repeated exam leaks, including NEET-UG, affecting lakhs of students.
Police used tear gas and batons to stop protesters from marching toward Parliament.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike for 21 days, moved to hospital by police.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi slams government, calls for Education Minister's resignation.
- Who
- Students, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, Delhi Police, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Protests against exam leaks and government response
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Pradhan and scrapping of NTA due to exam leaks
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Police
Handling of Protests
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters advocate for peaceful dialogue and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to repeated exam leaks.
Government and Police
The government and police have used tear gas and batons to control the protests, citing the need to maintain order and prevent unauthorized marches.
Response to Exam Leaks
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters demand the scrapping of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Pradhan, citing the derailment of students' plans due to exam leaks.
Government and Police
The government has not yet publicly addressed the demand to scrap the NTA but has offered to engage in dialogue with protest representatives.
- Date of Protests
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Key Figures
- Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Government Response
- Tear gas, batons, and detention of protesters
- Opposition Response
- Support for protesters, calls for Pradhan's resignation
