Anti-NEET protest in Erode: Student activists removed by police
Student activists from the SFI were removed by police in Erode during a protest demanding the abolition of the NEET exam and the resignation of the Union Education Minister. The event was part of a broader series of demonstrations occurring across India.
Why it matters
NEET remains a highly contentious issue in Indian education, frequently sparking protests regarding regional equity and centralized testing standards.
Members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) staged a road blockade near the Kalaimadu Statue on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protesters also condemned the detention of demonstrators who had taken part in similar protests in New Delhi and Chennai. Raising slogans against NEET and calling for Mr. Pradhan’s resignation, the students blocked traffic for a brief period. The police removed 10 SFI members who participated in the road blockade and cleared the protest.
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