Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Tejashwi Yadav Meets Injured Protesters in Bihar
Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in Bihar, visited injured protesters at Medanta Hospital.
These protesters were hurt during clashes with police in Siwan and Patna.
The protests were about the NEET paper leak and the demand for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Yadav said that peaceful protest is a right in democracy and that the police used too much force.
He wants the government to take action against the police who shot at the students.
The protesters were angry and damaged police vehicles.
Yadav also praised the students for protesting and said the country won't improve until the current government is voted out.
Tejashwi Yadav met injured protesters from Siwan at Medanta Hospital.
Protests in Siwan and Patna turned violent over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Police used tear gas and lathicharge to disperse protesters who demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Yadav condemned the police action, alleging excessive force and calling for action against the personnel involved.
Protesters vandalized and toppled police vehicles in Patna, leading to increased police mobilization.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar Leader of Opposition, and injured protesters from Siwan
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav met injured protesters at Medanta Hospital and condemned police action during protests
- When
- On Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Siwan and Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To express support for protesters and demand action against police personnel who allegedly opened fire on students during protests over the NEET paper leak controversy
Protesters and Opposition
Bihar Government and Police
Police Action During Protests
Protesters and Opposition
The protesters and opposition leaders allege that the police used excessive force, including firing upon students, which is condemned as unjustified and harmful.
Bihar Government and Police
The Bihar Police claim they resorted to tear gas and lathicharge to disperse the crowd after reports of stone-pelting, maintaining that their actions were necessary to control the situation.
- Location
- Siwan and Patna, Bihar
- Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Protest Cause
- NEET paper leak controversy and demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Injured Protesters
- Including teenagers and students
- Opposition Leader
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Police Action
- Fired tear gas shells and resorted to lathicharge