The NEET paper leak protest continues to dominate the national conversation as students remain gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system. The agitation has intensified with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi backing the protesters and calling for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while the Centre holds another round of talks with protest representatives. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who recently ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government, remains at the centre of the unfolding developments. Follow this live blog for the latest updates, key statements, government decisions and events from the NEET paper leak protest.
PUBLISHED ON: 25 July 2026
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02:18 PM IST | Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns As Union Education Minister
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 25, 2026
12:05 PM IST | Rahul Gandhi Lists Three Demands, Says Dharmendra Pradhan Must Be Removed
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition will not participate in discussions on the NEET paper leak issue unless Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Gandhi reiterated three key demands:
Removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Action against those responsible for alleged police action on student protesters
An apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to students
He also rejected suggestions that Pradhan could simply be shifted to another ministry, saying his removal was "non-negotiable."
11:05 AM IST | Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Questions Heavy Police Presence At Hospital
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, questioned the continued deployment of police personnel inside Medanta Hospital, where Wangchuk is recovering after ending his 26-day hunger strike.
In a social media post, she asked under what authority police were regulating visitors if Wangchuk was no longer under detention.
10:59 AM IST | Delhi Police To Hold Press Briefing At 1 PM
Delhi Police will address the media at 1 PM regarding the ongoing NEET paper leak protest and the security arrangements around Jantar Mantar.
10:40 AM IST | Centre Responds To Questions On Alleged Foreign Funding
Responding to questions about alleged foreign funding of the protests, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had no information to share on the matter.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was not aware of any such links.
10:01 AM IST | Protest Leader Abhijeet Dipke Says He Has Typhoid
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the protest movement, said he has been diagnosed with typhoid but insisted that the agitation would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
9:14 AM IST | PIB Flags Fake AI Video Of PM Modi
The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit said an AI-generated video falsely showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatening students is fake.
According to the PIB, the video is being circulated by Pakistani propaganda networks to spread misinformation.
8:12 AM IST | Third Round Of Government-Protest Talks Scheduled Today
Representatives of the protest movement and the Centre are expected to hold a third round of talks today.
The protesters continue to insist that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains their primary demand.
8:00 AM IST | Protest Remains Peaceful Overnight
The overnight protest at Jantar Mantar remained peaceful despite heavy security deployment.
Authorities reinforced barricades around the protest site as a precautionary measure.
7:07 AM IST | Delhi Orders Early Closure Of Liquor Shops
Liquor shops in Delhi have been directed to close by 8 PM until the weekend due to security concerns arising from the ongoing protests.
6:52 AM IST | Sonam Wangchuk Rejects 'Deal' Allegations
In a video released after ending his fast, Sonam Wangchuk dismissed allegations that he had struck a political deal with the government.
He said no one would endure a 26-day hunger strike merely to negotiate a backroom agreement and defended his decision to end the fast after receiving written assurances from the Centre.
6:31 AM IST | Wangchuk Says Hunger Strike Caused Severe Physical Damage
Speaking from his hospital bed, Sonam Wangchuk said he lost around 11 kilograms during his hunger strike and warned that prolonged fasting had brought him close to irreversible damage to his organs and brain.
He said the movement would continue despite his decision to end the fast.
What Happened So Far?
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving three written assurances from the Centre.
Protesters continue to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A third round of talks between protest representatives and the government is scheduled today.
Security remains heightened across central Delhi, with Metro station closures, traffic restrictions and heavy police deployment around Jantar Mantar.
Rahul Gandhi has reiterated that the Opposition will not participate in discussions on the NEET paper leak issue until the Education Minister is removed from office.
