Thousands protest NEET(UG) leaks, demand Education Minister's resignation in Delhi
On July 20, 2026, thousands of protesters, mostly students and young people, gathered around Jantar Mantar in Delhi to march towards Parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET(UG) exam leaks. Despite police deployment and barricades, they reached Parliament, leading to tear gas use and baton charges. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led the protest after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Health Minister J.P. Nadda met with CJP members in an attempt to resolve the situation, while senior government officials held meetings inside Parliament regarding the protests and exam leaks.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
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