Students march through central Hyderabad over NEET row, demand Union Education Minister’s resignation
Nearly 500 students marched through central Hyderabad on July 24, 2026, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) controversy. The protest was part of a Telangana-wide bandh organized by various student organizations, which condemned police actions against protesters during a recent march in Delhi. The students' actions reflect growing discontent regarding NEET and its implications for education in the state.