NEET Paper Leak Controversy Involving Odisha CM Demand

11 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 20 JUL 2026 — 23 JUL 2026

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Latest · 23 Jul 2026

The Rajya Sabha remained in impasse for a third day as the Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, leading to continued disruptions.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the opposition parties' protest at the Bihar State Legislature on July 20, 2026, over NEET leaks and other allegations, including their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this occurrence. It excludes other actions by the opposition parties, the Bihar State Legislature, or related individuals unless they are direct developments of this specific protest and its aftermath.

The full story, from the beginning

20Jul

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Opposition protests NEET leaks, demands Pradhan's resignation at Bihar Legislature

22Jul

The Hindu

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders condemned a police lathi-charge on students protesting paper leaks in New Delhi, demanding an investigation and resignation of the Union Education Minister.

The Hindu

Following the government's agreement to discuss the NEET paper leak, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to establish debate rules.

Al Jazeera

Thousands of protesters in New Delhi demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, echoing a pattern of Prime Minister Narendra Modi retaining controversial ministers despite public outcry.

NDTV

The Opposition demanded Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before discussing the NEET paper leak issue, while the government indicated its willingness to engage in transparent discussions.

Indian Express

Rahul Gandhi publicly endorsed student protests against exam paper leaks, demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Narendra Modi.

NDTV

Thirteen-year-old Umasa joined protests demanding accountability for leaked exam papers and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

23Jul

The Hindu

Following protests, the government agreed to debate the NEET paper leak, with Speaker Om Birla facilitating consultations on debate rules and date.

The Hindu

Student and youth organizations in Vijayawada plan a protest and educational institutions bandh to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged NEET-UG paper leaks.

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

The Rajya Sabha remained in impasse for a third day as the Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, leading to continued disruptions.

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