Clashes Erupt in Ranchi Over NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Protests
NEET-UG 2026 leak: BJYM, NSUI workers clash during protest in Ranchi
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Protests regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak turned violent in Ranchi, involving clashes between Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members. The NSUI is demanding an investigation and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid accusations of government negligence.
- 01Clashes occurred between BJYM and NSUI workers in Ranchi during protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- 02NSUI's nationwide 'Mashaal March' protests target alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
- 03NSUI President Vinod Jakhar criticized the government for failing to prevent paper leaks, reflecting student dissatisfaction.
- 04Rahul Gandhi accused a nexus between RSS, BJP, and university officials for undermining India's education system.
- 05The NEET-UG 2026 examination was canceled after reports of question leaks, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.
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On Tuesday, clashes erupted in Ranchi between Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members during protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The NSUI is conducting a nationwide 'Mashaal March' to highlight irregularities in the NEET examination process. NSUI President Vinod Jakhar condemned the government for its inability to prevent such incidents, indicating rising student anger. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, also criticized the government, alleging a corrupt nexus between the RSS, BJP, and university officials that has harmed India's education system. He called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding accountability for those responsible for the leaks. The NEET-UG 2026 examination, which had over 22 lakh candidates, was canceled due to these leaks, with a re-examination set for June 21 under stricter security measures.
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The protests and clashes may disrupt local order and raise concerns among students regarding examination integrity.
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