New Delhi: Delhi Police has stepped up its scrutiny of social media content following the recent NEET-UG protest movement, seeking the removal of posts that allegedly contain abusive or offensive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The action comes after the protests gained nationwide attention and sparked intense political and public debate.
According to officials, notices have been sent to several social media platforms asking them to take down content that authorities believe violates their policies or could disturb public order. Police have also increased monitoring of online activity as discussions around the protests continue.
The development follows demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth led protest movement that emerged over allegations surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. What started as students demanding a fair investigation soon grew into a larger campaign calling for accountability, transparent examinations and stronger safeguards against paper leaks.
Thousands of students and job aspirants joined the protests, arguing that repeated examination controversies have shaken confidence in India’s recruitment and education system. The movement quickly expanded beyond NEET, with participants raising concerns about unemployment, delayed recruitment drives and the need for long term reforms.
The agitation also had political consequences. Amid mounting pressure, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, making him the highest profile casualty of the controversy so far. Protest organisers, however, said their demands extend beyond a change in leadership and that meaningful reforms remain their primary objective.
In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a high level committee headed by technology entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to recommend changes aimed at strengthening the examination system. The government has also indicated that it plans to introduce tougher legal provisions to deal with paper leaks and examination fraud.
While the government’s reform measures have prompted the CJP to suspend its protests for now, the police action against online posts has opened up another debate where the line should be drawn between maintaining public order and protecting free expression on social media.
With investigations into the alleged paper leak still underway and reforms expected in the coming months, the NEET-UG controversy continues to shape the national conversation around education, governance and the future of competitive examinations in India.
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