CJP Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast After Centre’s NEET-UG Assurance

On the fourth day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha is set for a key legislative debate on Thursday as the government moves the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage.

Meanwhile, NDA MPs will gather at Makar Dwar of Parliament to protest against the Congress, two days after it held a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence over the NEET paper leak.

Congress MP KC Venugopal has given an Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over the NEET UG paper leak issue and Police lathi charge during the protest on July 20 at Jantar Mantar.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast after Centre’s NEET-UG assurance

Sonam Wangchuk on July 23 ended his hunger strike after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited him at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital. The development came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NEET-UG paper leak row, announcing the arrest of accused persons, measures to ensure students do not lose an academic year, and plans for a fast-track judicial mechanism and legislation to tackle examination fraud.

PM Modi releases late night Video on NEET-UG paper leak row

PM Modi on July 23 said the Centre has taken strict action over paper leak cases, including arrests of accused persons & steps to ensure students do not lose an academic year. He announced plans to introduce a fast-track judicial mechanism & new legislation, with the proposal set to be discussed by the Union Cabinet before being brought in Parliament.

Amid NEET protest, Centre overhauls top Education Department leadership

Amid protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, the Centre reshuffled senior Education Ministry officials. Vineet Joshi was moved to the Panchayati Raj Ministry, while new secretaries were appointed for school and higher education.

Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi slams police crackdown on protesting students

Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, calling their concerns over the examination system "genuine". He criticised the "merciless" police crackdown on the protesters, including young girls, & urged the govt to address their grievances with empathy & work towards a lasting solution instead of treating the issue as a law-and-order problem.

Sachin Tendulkar Calls For Honesty, Merit And Hard Work Amid Student Concerns

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has urged society to foster a culture where honesty, hard work and merit are valued over shortcuts and unfair means. In a post on X, he recalled his father's lesson that "failure is okay, cheating is not," stressing that disappointment among students over unrewarded effort is understandable. Tendulkar said parents, teachers, schools and society must work together to ensure young people remain motivated, encouraged and confident that merit will ultimately prevail.

Salman Khan urges NEET protesters to return home, trust govt action

Actor Salman Khan appealed to students protesting over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak to return home, assuring them that the government would take strict action against those responsible. In a post on X on Thursday, he said students' education and safety should remain the top priority and expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of action against those involved in the leak. Addressing student protester Sonam directly, Salman urged her not to prolong the agitation, encouraged her to eat something and even offered to send food from his home if needed.

Rahul Gandhi backs NEET protesters, slams police for stopping opposition MPs

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed solidarity with students protesting over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, saying the Opposition had taken to the streets because students were doing the same. He alleged that Opposition MPs were stopped by the police while attempting to march to India Gate and later to Tees January (Gandhi Smriti), claiming they were halted after being put on a bus. Stressing that the focus was on supporting students, Gandhi said, "Our students are on the road, so all the Opposition MPs felt that we should also be on the road... The main message is to the students. We are with you."

Bollywood celebrities show support for students, call for fairness and merit in education

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Chitrangda Singh, have expressed solidarity with students, urging authorities to listen to their concerns and uphold fairness in the education system. In heartfelt messages shared on social media, the actors stressed that education must remain rooted in honesty, transparency and merit, warning that incidents such as examination paper leaks can erode young people's trust in the system. They praised the courage and resilience of students, calling for dialogue, accountability and meaningful action to protect the dreams and aspirations of millions of learners across the country.

Sonam Wangchuk stable, under multidisciplinary care at Medanta hospital

Social activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk continues to receive treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he is being monitored by a multidisciplinary team of doctors. According to the hospital, his condition remains unchanged and he is stable and alert, with all vital signs within accepted parameters. Medanta added that all treatment being administered to Wangchuk is being carried out in accordance with his informed consent.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Urges PM Modi to Remove Dharmendra Pradhan, Warns of Political Fallout

Founding President of the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging that the minister has failed in his responsibilities. Dipke warned that if Pradhan is not removed, public anger could eventually be directed at the Prime Minister himself. He said that the interests of crores of students should take precedence over protecting an "incompetent and failed" minister, adding that ignoring students' concerns could have electoral consequences for the BJP.

CJP seeks 2nd round of talks at neutral venue, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday said the party has proposed holding talks with the Centre at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue such as the Constitution Club of India and is awaiting a response. Dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for fast-track courts in paper leak cases as inadequate, Das demanded accountability and said the party would not hold discussions with anyone below the level of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Connaught Place asked to shut by 6:30 pm amid critical situation

The New Delhi Traders Association has directed all shops, offices and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30 pm on July 23, following NDMC advice over a "critical situation" in the area.

Govt Reaches Out To Protesting Students For 2nd Round Of Talks

In a big outreach to the Cockroach Janta Party and student protesters, Union Minister and MOS PMO Jitendra Singh reiterated that the government is ready for discussions "any time".

Supreme Court advocates recite the Preamble, backing the Jantar Mantar protest

Advocates at the Supreme Court read the Constitution's Preamble in support of the Jantar Mantar protest and against the police action on protestors.

'Safer Option To Deal With Student Rioters': Former IPS Kiran Bedi's Suggestion To Centre Amid CJP Protest

In a post on X, Bedi proposed that trained Civil Defence personnel should serve as the first line of response during student agitations, with riot police deployed only as a backup in case the situation escalates beyond the Civil Defence's control.

Mizoram Protesters Sing 'Give Me Some Sunshine' During Peaceful CJP Protest

Hundreds of CJP protesters in Mizoram went viral after peacefully singing Give Me Some Sunshine from 3 Idiots during a demonstration instead of chanting slogans

FM Nirmala Sitharaman reacts to student protest

Speaking on the student protest led by CJP, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "If the government is not sensitive or not reacting, I can understand the opposition going on a tirade like this. At the level of the Prime Minister, a response has been given, in fact much before today's announcement of setting up fast-track courts and assuring that punishments will be handed over to those people who violated the sacredness of an exam by leaking the papers, by buying papers, by selling papers. Even earlier to this announcement, the government arrested those people who actually committed this crime," she said, speaking to ANI.

Shikhar Dhawan Shares Message Amid NEET Paper Leak Protest

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan urged the nation's youth to remain patient and trust the country's institutions and government. "Our youth are the future of our nation. It is essential to understand their dreams, but at the same time, it is equally important to maintain patience in difficult times and keep faith in the country's institutions and government," Dhawan wrote.

Cockroach Janta Party protestors clashed with Nihang Sikhs.

Visuals from Jantar Mantar showed Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashing with Nihang Sikhs.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Blames PM Modi Over Student Protests, NEET Row

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing the country's youth amid the alleged NEET paper leak row. She said he must take responsibility for students protesting nationwide and criticised the reported police action, saying any harm to protesters would be his responsibility.

Dipke takes brief break

Cockroach Janta Party chief Abhijeet Dipke said he would be away from Jantar Mantar until the evening after suffering from fever and severe body pain for the past few days

Olympic Gold Medallist Abhinav Bindra Shares Powerful Message Amid NEET Paper Leak Protest

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra shared a message on X urging people to unite in strengthening India's education system

Alia Bhatt Backs NEET Protesters, Says Students' Courage 'Humbles Me'

Alia Bhatt voiced support for students protesting over the alleged NEET examination irregularities. Sharing a note on Instagram, she wrote, "Behind every student standing their ground is a dream, a family's hope, a journey of countless sacrifices"

Abhijeet Dipke unwell, leaves Jantar Mantar to take rest

Abhijeet Dipke has informed that he is down with a fever and has been undergoing severe body pain for the last few days, but he has been pushing through with painkillers.

"My apologies if you don’t see me at Jantar Mantar today. I need to get a few hours of rest and recover," he wrote on X, saying that he would return by evening.

'We will intervene if Supreme Court metro station is not opened by today afternoon': CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that the top court will intervene if the Supreme Court metro station is not opened by afternoon.

Ayesha Khan Slams Troll After NEET Protest

Dhurandhar actress Ayesha Khan hit back at a troll who warned, "No work for you in Bollywood now," after she supported the ongoing NEET protests

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reacts to PM Modi's announcement

Reacting to PM Modi's announcement of fast-Track Courts to crack Down On NEET paper leak culprits Delhi CM Rekha Gupta wrote on X. "Under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, safeguarding the interests of students and securing a bright future for the youth is our utmost priority."

Several Delhi Metro stations closed

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that several Metro stations will remain closed until further notice.

Abhijeet Dipke Responds to PM Modi's announcement

Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At PM Modi

Responding to PM Modi's announcement of fast-Track Courts to crack Down On NEET paper leak culprits, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak and education-related issues, accusing the Centre of "destroying" the country's education system and failing to protect students' interests.

Sonu Nigam Refuses To Comment On Students' Protest Against NEET Paper Leak

When reporters asked Sonu Nigam to share his views on the ongoing student protests, Sonu chose not to address the matter. Instead, he indicated that he was not there to speak about the issue.

PM Narendra Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts To Crack Down On NEET Paper Leak Culprits

Taking to X Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the importance of the youth's future, announcing that fast-track courts will be set up to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. He wrote,"Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!"