Dibrugarh: Members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest in Dibrugarh on Monday, calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. The leak has sparked nationwide outrage and left over 22 lakh medical aspirants in a state of uncertainty.
Protest Details
The protesters marched to the office of the District Commissioner, raising slogans and waving placards that condemned the alleged failure of the examination system under the current central government. The demonstration lasted over an hour before the students submitted a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an independent investigation into the leak and the immediate removal of Pradhan from the Union cabinet.
Nationwide Agitation
The Dibrugarh protest was part of a larger nationwide agitation organized by NSUI and other student organizations following the National Testing Agency's (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The NTA announced the cancellation after reports emerged that the question paper had been leaked days before the scheduled May 3 exam.
An NSUI leader stated during the protest, "The future of lakhs of medical aspirants has been jeopardized due to criminal negligence and the collapse of the examination system. The faith of students has been shattered. The education minister must take responsibility and step down."
Impact on Aspirants
The leak has caused widespread distress among medical aspirants who had prepared for the exam for months. Many students expressed anger and frustration, demanding accountability from the government. The NSUI's memorandum to the Prime Minister seeks a thorough probe and systemic reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.
The protest in Dibrugarh highlights the growing discontent among students across the country, as they demand justice and a fair examination process.
