Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament, Dimple Yadav, along with other party members, traveled from Parliament to Jantarkhand Mantar to support the protest by the Congress People's Party (CJP). The protest was organized against the alleged leak of NEET exam materials and violations in the education system.
Dimple Yadav's Stance
Carrying a placard that read 'NEET hai, ki Cheat hai' (Is this NEET or cheating?), Dimple Yadav stated that they support the students. She emphasized that the entire process is corrupt, and it is the youth and students who bear the burden of this process, experiencing severe mental stress.
According to Dimple Yadav, the situation across the country is such that the youth want to voice their concerns, but the government refuses to listen or engage in dialogue. She noted that students have repeatedly expressed this opinion, and Sonam Wangchuk also called on the government to start a dialogue. Nevertheless, the government demonstrates rigidity and indifference, ignoring the opinions of others.
Accusations Against the Government
Dimple Yadav, who is the wife of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, told the news agency ANI that people across the country are suffering—whether farmers, environmental issues, or youth—but the government is unwilling to accept any comments or solve problems. She added that students are simply demanding fair exams, but this government does not support either fair exams or fair elections.
Akhilesh Yadav also accused the government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of ignoring student problems and reported multiple leaks of examination materials in Uttar Pradesh. He stated that an audit conducted in Uttar Pradesh revealed that over 20 examination papers were leaked, and no one was arrested because individuals associated with the BJP were involved.
Opposition Reaction and Police
Opposition members stood up, chanting slogans in support of the students protesting at Jantarkhand Mantar, as well as in protest against the subsequent actions of the police. Earlier, after the materials were presented in the Upper House, opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge spoke about the NEET-UG 2026 material leak, stating that it affects the future of hundreds of thousands of students.
Kharge reported that thousands of students arrived at Jantarkhand Mantar (where the protest is taking place) and were subjected to lathi charges. He stated that the government is trying to suppress and silence this issue, while opposition members stood and shouted 'shame, shame.'
According to eyewitnesses, Delhi Police used batons and sticks to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists who marched from Mandi House metro station towards Jantarkhand Mantar on Monday, attempting to reach the CJP protest site. Protesters, including a large number of women, chanted slogans against the Centre while moving towards Jantarkhand Mantar. A large number of Delhi Police personnel were present in the area, trying to prevent the procession's advance.
A large number of protesters gathered at Jantarkhand Mantar on Monday attempted to organize their 'Chalo Sansad' march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the alleged NEET material leak. The situation escalated due to clashes between the police and demonstrators, as security personnel tried to stop them from crossing barricades. The police maintained a heavy presence, setting up several layers of barricades across the New Delhi area to control the movement of protesters.
