Student Protests Over Exam Leaks Nationwide

9 UPDATES · 6 DAYS · 21 JUL 2026 — 26 JUL 2026

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Latest · 26 Jul 2026

The government did not attempt to stop student protests over exam paper leaks, instead responding with arrests, re-examinations, and respect for student rights.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the nationwide student protests over exam leaks, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the protests and related political actions. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the student protests and the government's response to them.

The full story, from the beginning

21Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Rahul Gandhi Protests PM Modi’s Home, CJP Backs Him Amid Student Justice Row

The Hindu

The Aam Aadmi Party accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining their protest by organizing a competing demonstration outside Prime Minister Modi’s residence.

22Jul

The Hindu

Thousands of protesters joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, rejecting a meeting invitation from Union Minister J.P. Nadda and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

23Jul

NDTV

Union Ministers proposed multiple discussion plans with the CJP and student protesters, but the CJP insists on a neutral venue for talks.

Al Jazeera

Protests in India, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, escalated into a nationwide resistance against government actions and political manipulation.

24Jul

NDTV

Despite demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to the NEET paper leak, the Modi government has not accepted his resignation and will address concerns within the National Testing Agency.

Indian Express

Prime Minister Modi released a video thanking students for their responses to his remarks on examination paper leaks, reaffirming government commitments to fast-track courts and stricter penalties.

25Jul

Indian Express

Congress leader K C Venugopal attributes Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation to a united victory of youth, students, and Rahul Gandhi.

26Jul

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

The government did not attempt to stop student protests over exam paper leaks, instead responding with arrests, re-examinations, and respect for student rights.

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