South Asians for Human Rights voices concern over government’s ‘failure’ in responding to NEET crisis
Human rights organizations, including SAHR and Amnesty International, have criticized the Indian government's handling of the NEET examination crisis and the subsequent police crackdown on protesters. They argue that the state's response suppresses peaceful dissent and lacks transparency.
Why it matters
The situation highlights growing international concern regarding the protection of civil liberties and democratic accountability in India's education sector.
South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR), a regional network of human rights defenders, on Friday (July 24, 2026) said it is “deeply concerned” by the Government of India’s “failure” to respond promptly and transparently to the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination crisis.
It said the government’s failure to accept responsibility for the NEET question paper leak triggered the ongoing student protests . “SAHR is deeply concerned by reports of excessive force used by the New Delhi Police against peaceful protesters during demonstrations on July 20, 2026, and reiterates that the rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and dissent must be respected and protected,” the network said in a statement.
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