Protests held across Uttar Pradesh over NEET paper leak case and other examination irregularities
Protests erupted across Uttar Pradesh over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations like NEET. Demonstrators, including the Bhim Army, are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and systemic reforms to ensure fairness.
Why it matters
Highlights growing public frustration with examination integrity and the political implications for the ruling government.
Multiple demonstrations took place across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (July 23, 2026) over the NEET paper leak case and other examination irregularities as protestors clashed with the police at many locations including Lucknow and Prayagraj.
In Lucknow, Bhim Army activists staged a protest around Hazratganj and attempted to march towards the Governor’s official residence but were stopped by the police. The Bhim Army workers clashed with the police in the process and were detained. “We are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police detained several students and party office bearers as the demonstration unfolded, the students of India and Uttar Pradesh are against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government which is anti-student to the core,” said Vikas Gautam, a Bhim Army worker.
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