Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mallikarjun Kharge protested in New Delhi this Tuesday over the NEET-UG paper leak [1].

The demonstrations signal a deepening political crisis over the integrity of national examinations, which have sparked widespread student agitations and accusations of government negligence.

The protests took place outside the Parliament building and near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence [1, 3]. Leaders demanded immediate accountability for irregularities in the NEET-UG examinations and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan [2]. Some reports indicated that the opposition also demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah [5].

During the unrest, police evicted Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav from a dharna located near the Prime Minister's residence [3]. Further reports said that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav were among the leaders detained during the demonstrations [4].

In a separate show of dissent, opposition members of Parliament wore black clothing during the monsoon session to highlight the scandal [5]. Rahul Gandhi said he would remain at the protest site overnight [2].

The opposition continues to push for a comprehensive investigation into how the paper leak occurred and the subsequent impact on students across the country [2]. The events took place in July 2026 [1].

“Opposition leaders demanded accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak.”

The coordination between major opposition figures like Gandhi and Yadav suggests a unified front against the current administration's handling of public education and examination security. By moving protests from the legislative floor to the streets and the Prime Minister's doorstep, the opposition is attempting to amplify student grievances into a broader national mandate for governance reform.