NEET protests continue in several districts of Bihar; stone pelting in Katihar, Darbhanga and Begusarai
Protests in Bihar over the NEET paper leak turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police in multiple districts. Authorities have initiated investigations and warned against the vandalism of public property.
Why it matters
The ongoing unrest highlights significant public dissatisfaction with national examination integrity and the potential for political instability in the region.
Protest marches over the alleged NEET paper leak and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation continued in several districts of Bihar on Thursday (July 23, 2026).
Police resorted to baton charge after protesters pelted stones in Katihar and Begusarai. Initially, a peaceful protest was underway; however, it turned violent when some protesters tried to break the main gate of the District Magistrate (DM) office. Then the police tried to stop them, and a scuffle ensued, and the situation became tense.
The protesters tried to attack the Collectorate offices, and several attempts were made to break the main gate. Additional force was called to control the crowd, and the entire area was turned into a police cantonment.
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