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NEET Paper Leak Protests
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On July 21, 2026, student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak escalated in Delhi, leading to traffic disruptions and police action. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, along with other opposition figures, were detained after marching to PM Modi's residence. Multiple politicians and celebrities condemned the crackdown, demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
How it unfolded
21 Jul 2026
Opposition demands PM and minister resignation
21 Jul 2026
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi released after detention
21 Jul 2026
Congress leaders march to PM residence, detained
21 Jul 2026
Police lathi-charge on protesters; politicians condemn
21 Jul 2026
Student protests begin over NEET paper leak in Delhi
What happened earlier
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Full story →Gaurav Gogoi targets BJP over Dharmendra Pradhan's felicitation: 'As if he went to Pakistan border'

Gaurav Gogoi criticized the BJP for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan, comparing it to honoring someone who had returned from the Pakistan border.
Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down on July 25 amid widespread student protests over the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

India PM Narendra Modi announced a panel to overhaul the exam system after protests.
This is Modi's first public comment since Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.
Youth activists have protested for weeks over exam-paper leaks.
The panel will aim to address systemic issues in the exam system.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Woman booked for displaying provocative posters at Freedom Park protest in Bengaluru
A woman displayed provocative posters and shouted slogans at a Freedom Park protest in Bengaluru on July 24, 2025.
The protest was organised by Karnataka Vidyarthi Sangatane (KVS) to condemn a lathicharge on students in Delhi and demand the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The posters contained messages supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who are held under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and included a slogan against police.
Police identified the woman through CCTV footage; Upparpet police registered a case under Section 192 of the Indian Penal Code (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot).
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Govt surrendered to youth protests, bringing exam bill: KC Venugopal

KC Venugopal said the Centre surrendered to youth protests over exam irregularities.
Venugopal stated that the government is introducing a bill in response to protests.
He said Congress stands with students regarding exam irregularities.
Venugopal reiterated Rahul Gandhi's demands, including the resignation of the concerned minister.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →‘Hope looks good on us’: Young protesters revel as Thackeray calls them ‘Vishnu avatar’
