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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned BJP leaders Bandi Sanjay and Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for remarks against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding an apology and warning of consequences.
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The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not referring to the student protests and alleged police brutality in his Mann Ki Baat address, accusing the government of ignoring concerns over education even after the month-long NEET agitation ended
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Municipal workers repainted graffiti-covered walls and cleared waste around Jantar Mantar after the month-long student protest ended. The clean-up erased slogans, murals and messages left by demonstrators as civic authorities restored the area to normal
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Delhi Police said it will act on withdrawing FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters only after receiving official directions from the Centre, while clarifying that the investigation into the alleged conspiracy behind the July 20 violence will continue independently
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Islamic fundamentalists, possibly backed by foreign forces, were behind the violence during the NEET protest in Kolkata. He said those responsible would face action under the state's anti-goonda law and backed tougher anti-paper leak legislation
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A man was arrested in West Bengal for allegedly burning a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lighting a cigarette from the flames during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. Police launched an inquiry following a BJP complaint and are continuing the investigation
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Jantar Mantar returned to normal after the Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest over alleged exam irregularities following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Sonam Wangchuk are recovering, while civic authorities launched a large-scale clean-up
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said none of the 14 people arrested in connection with the July 24 NEET protest violence in Kolkata are students. He alleged the accused posed as student activists and sought to create disturbances in the city
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics, said his focus remains on Maharashtra, welcomed the Centre's response to the NEET issue, backed the proposed anti-paper leak bill and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's remarks
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hailed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak row as a “victory of truth over falsehood,” crediting students’ protests for forcing accountability. He condemned police action against demonstrators, recalled pellet gun use in Kashmir, and stressed that democracy must function within Ambedkar’s constitutional framework
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Gen Z students for forcing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation through persistent protests. Tharoor called it a victory for democracy while emphasizing that comprehensive examination reforms and accountability are still urgently needed
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak was forced by nationwide student protests rather than remorse. Kharge demanded PM Narendra Modi apologize in Parliament, withdraw FIRs against demonstrators, and compensate affected families
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Following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day Jantar Mantar NEET protest. The government agreed to drop all FIRs against demonstrators, compensate families of suicide victims, and meet in four weeks for exam reforms
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In a social media statement following his resignation, outgoing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan framed his exit as a conscious act of moral restraint to protect national unity and prevent anti-social elements from co-opting student protests over the NEET issue
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TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee joined a peaceful Padmapukur demonstration over the NEET paper leak after the Calcutta High Court denied rally permission. Police detained TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Baishwanar Chattopadhyay, prompting Banerjee to visit Lalbazar police headquarters
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Celebrations erupted at Nagpur’s Samvidhan Square on Saturday following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET leak row. Protesting youths and political workers distributed sweets, danced, and chanted victory slogans after weeks of intense local demonstrations
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BJP President Nitin Nabin commended Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Education Minister, calling it a display of high integrity. While the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the resignation as their first victory after 36 days of NEET-related protests, agitation continues
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeted the Centre following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET leak row. Opposition leaders credited student protests for the move, questioning why the decision took so long
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The Congress termed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a victory for protesting students. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh stated the fight is not over, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to youth for police action against demonstrators
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Taking responsibility for the lapse, Pradhan sent his resignation to PM Modi. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta praised his tenure and ethical values