Protest against NEET held in Salem and Krishnagiri
Protests against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) were held across Salem and Krishnagiri districts in Tamil Nadu. Various student and political groups participated in sit-ins and demonstrations to demand the abolition of the exam.
Why it matters
The ongoing controversy surrounding NEET reflects significant regional opposition to centralized medical entrance examinations in India.
Supporting the protest of students at Delhi and demanding to abolish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), protest took place at various places in Salem district on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
At the Communist Party of India’s (CPI) office near Salem Railway Station, cadre of the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) started their sit-in protest on Friday (July 24, 2026). The protest continued for the second day where more than 15 students participated.
Likewise, at Dadagapatti, cadres of DYFI and SFI started their sit-in protest on Friday evening and continued on Saturday. In the protest, more than 30 members participated.
On behalf of the Christhuva Sabaikal Pathukappau Sangam, a demonstration was held at Fort Maidan, Salem. More than 50 people participated in the demonstration, raised slogans against NEET and expressed their support for the students’ protest.
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