The Indian Youth Congress has launched a nationwide protest campaign called “Chhatron Ki Goonj” to demand reforms in the national examination system [1].
The movement follows the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which has sparked widespread student grievances and calls for a complete overhaul of India's education infrastructure [5].
Led by National President Uday Bhanu Chib and Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rajesh Ram, the campaign targets the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [1, 3]. The drive is scheduled to last for 40 days [1].
Reports differ on the exact start date of the initiative. Some sources said the campaign began on June 25, 2026 [3], while other reports said the start date was June 30, 2026 [3].
Organizers planned the campaign to include torch-light marches starting from Raj Ghat in Delhi and press conferences in major cities across the country [4]. To amplify the reach of the movement, 28 senior leaders are expected to hold press conferences [4].
The campaign seeks to address systemic irregularities in high-stakes testing that affect millions of students. By mobilizing youth across various states, the Indian Youth Congress aims to pressure the government into implementing transparency measures within the examination process [5].
The group's primary demands center on the accountability of the education ministry, and the prevention of future leaks that jeopardize academic careers [2, 3].
“The Indian Youth Congress has launched a nationwide protest campaign called “Chhatron Ki Goonj”.”
The launch of 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' signals an attempt by the opposition to capitalize on student frustration over the NEET-UG 2026 leak. By framing the issue as a systemic failure requiring the Education Minister's resignation, the Indian Youth Congress is attempting to pivot from localized protests to a coordinated national movement for educational reform.
