Govt rules out Pradhan's resignation amid protests over NEET row: Sources
Nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leaks and police violence have expanded across Indian cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jodhpur, and Bhopal.
CJP protest organic or manufactured? Gen Z debates on India Today Roundtable
UPDATED: Jul 24, 2026 19:50 IST
In an India Today Democratic Newsroom broadcast hosted by Akshita Gopal, young journalists, anchors, and producers join a Gen Z roundtable alongside senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai to analyse student protests in Delhi. Reporters Jessica Goel, Anand Singh, and Shivang report from Jantar Mantar, where crowds gathered over the NEET paper leak, CBSE examination controversies, and broader educational grievances.
The discussion covers police lathi-charge incidents, demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, allegations of political hijacking, and the movement's organic growth following Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Additionally, the panel evaluates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's midnight vertical selfie video message released on social media to engage younger citizens. The broadcast examines Prime Minister Modi's directive instructing Union cabinet ministers to maintain an active presence on platforms like Instagram through interactive content. The panel further addresses systemic flaws in the education sector, democratic dialogue, accountability, youth employment, and overall education quality in India.
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Made three demands, ministers responded positively to two: CJP after meet with govt
During a second round of talks following ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar over the NEET examination controversy, representatives of the organizing political party held discussions with central ministers. The delegation presented three primary demands: the removal or resignation of the Union Education Minister, financial compensation of one crore rupees for families of candidates who died by suicide due to system failures, and the complete withdrawal of eleven registered police FIRs along with a sovereign guarantee against any future action against peaceful protesters or organizers. While the government expressed a positive stance and in-principle agreement regarding the financial compensation, withdrawal of legal cases, and assurances against improper detention of youth by the police, it requested a twenty-four hour period to deliberate on the demand for the Union Education Minister's removal. The party leadership stated that demonstrations across the country will intensify further and lead to a national call for agitation if the demand for resignation is not met within the stipulated timeline.
Govt sought time to decide on Pradhan's resignation: CJP after meet with ministers
A meeting between Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, and Cockroach Janata Party's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, concluded at the Constitution Club after lasting over an hour. The discussions centred on demands for the Education Minister's resignation following ongoing unrest regarding education system reforms.