Archive · 23 Jul 2026
VBA Workers Detained Ahead of Maharashtra Bandh
On July 23, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) called for a statewide bandh in Maharashtra to protest against the Union government's education policies and the NEET paper leak.
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar claimed that 3,500 of his party's workers were detained ahead of the bandh.
Protesters blocked an arterial road in Mumbai, disrupting traffic.
They demanded the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the NEET paper leak.
The protesters alleged that the government's education policies discourage critical thinking and that the police used excessive force to disperse supporters in Delhi.
The bandh also affected cities like Nagpur, with some shops remaining closed.
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar claimed 3,500 workers were detained ahead of the July 23 statewide bandh.
Protesters blocked an arterial road in Mumbai, disrupting vehicular traffic.
The bandh was called to protest against the Union government's education policies and the NEET paper leak.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
The bandh also affected cities like Nagpur, with some shops remaining closed.
- Who
- VBA workers and supporters, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Maharashtra Police
- What
- Statewide bandh and protests against education policies and NEET paper leak
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To protest against the Union government's education policies and the alleged police action against students and agitators in Delhi, and to demand the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
VBA and Protesters
Government and Police
Education Policies
VBA and Protesters
The Union government's education policies discourage critical thinking and education among the youth.
Government and Police
The government denies these allegations and maintains that its policies are aimed at improving the education system.
NEET Paper Leak
VBA and Protesters
The VBA demands the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the NEET paper leak.
Government and Police
The government has not yet taken corrective action against the minister or others involved in the paper leak.
- Date
- July 23
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Number of Detained Workers
- 3,500
- Protesters' Demand
- Resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Impact
- Disrupted vehicular traffic on Panvel-Sion road