Samajwadi Party MPs marched from Parliament to Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 [1], to support student protests over alleged NEET paper leaks.
The demonstration elevates a student-led grievance into a high-level political confrontation, putting direct pressure on the central government to address systemic corruption in national medical entrance exams.
The march took place during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Led by Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav, the Samajwadi Party members moved from the Parliament building in New Delhi to the Jantar Mantar protest site [1], [2]. The legislators joined the "Sansad Chalo" march organized by the CJP to express solidarity with students who allege the examination process was compromised [3], [4].
Akhilesh Yadav said the NEET paper leak is a serious issue that needs immediate action [5]. The party is using the platform to demand the resignation of Union Health Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing a failure in oversight, and accountability regarding the exam's integrity [2].
Dimple Yadav joined the proceedings, saying that the entire process is corrupt [3], [6]. She said, "We stand with the students" [6]. While some reports indicate she was detained by police at Jantar Mantar, other accounts only note her participation in the march [1], [6].
The protesters are calling for a transparent investigation into how the papers were leaked, and seeking justice for the candidates affected by the alleged fraud [2], [4]. The Samajwadi Party maintains that the government must take responsibility for the lapse in security and administration [3].
“"The entire process is corrupt."”
By transitioning the NEET protest from a student demonstration to a parliamentary march, the Samajwadi Party is attempting to frame the paper leak not as an administrative error, but as a failure of governance. The demand for the Health Minister's resignation signals an effort to force a political cost on the administration, potentially galvanizing further opposition support for student rights and educational transparency.
