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Placards and speeches throughout the CPI’s office echoed that the Minister’s resignation was only the beginning.
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As Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation from the Cabinet on Saturday, protesters at the CPI State Office continued their demonstrations, now seeking the abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

On Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced on X that they would withdraw their nationwide agitation, stating that all their demands, including Pradhan’s resignation and compensation for the families of the deceased who ended their lives over the NEET paper leak, were met by the Union government. However, placards and speeches throughout Chennai’s CPI State office echoed that the resignation was only the beginning.

Human rights activist and movement co-ordinator Thirumurugan Gandhi spoke to The Hindu about the goal for the extended protest. “While NEET abolition is the larger demand, we want assent (from the Centre) for the exemption of Tamil Nadu from NEET,” he said.

Those associated with the CJP were also keen on extending their demonstrations. Isai Prakash, 32, CJP organiser, stated that the group’s withdrawal from agitation in Delhi did not mean that their tune would change in the South. He told The Hindu, “The (CJP’s) demand was met; they succeeded. It took 25 days to get the Education Minister to resign; we are willing to sit for 100 days, as long as the Centre gives the State control over education,” he added.

Mr. Gandhi delivered a rousing speech in the evening, congratulating protestors on their major demand being met. He discussed the idea of changing venues, suggesting a larger party office or public space so that more protestors can gather. He stated that the State government should permit them to gather at Marina Beach, which was closed to the public on Thursday amid the protests. “The Marina Beach has hosted screenings of football matches and IPL matches, so why not now?” asked Mr. Gandhi. “The party in power in Tamil Nadu agrees with the cause against NEET, so I don’t see why it should be an issue,” he said.

Published – July 26, 2026 01:00 am IST



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NEET Paper Leak Case: The protest saw hundreds of Youth Congress members gather in Delhi

New Delhi:

Members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) were today detained when they were protesting near the Parliament over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. They were detained after they faced off with the police and broke barricades.

Hundreds of IYC members had gathered near the Parliament and said it was a “parliament gherao” move and they would continue their march.

Allegations of paper leaks and irregularities have led to significant unrest among students and parents, they said.

“Thousands of IYC workers have come out on the streets of Delhi today, becoming the voice of students suffering from the atrocities of paper leak,” IYC chief BV Srinivas said in a post on X.

The NEET-UG exam, which was held on May 5, has been mired in controversy with allegations of cheating and impersonation.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the exam, has faced severe criticism, leading to protests and legal actions.

The Centre has replaced the chief of the NTA and formed a committee to review and improve its functioning. The Supreme Court is also scheduled to hear petitions related to the issue on July 8.

On Wednesday, the Bihar government handed the investigation over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has already taken several accused into custody.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the NTA following a petition filed by a learning app alleging exam rigging in the NEET-UG exams. The court directed the NTA to respond to the notice by July 8, when the hearing on the matter will take place.





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