Tamil Nadu Govt. to withdraw cases registered against students during anti-NEET protests
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision is in line with similar decisions taken by a few other State governments to withdraw cases registered against those who took part in protests against the NEET
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the Minister for School Education in Tamil Nadu, Rajmohan, announced that the state government would withdraw all cases filed against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. This decision was communicated on X, a social media platform, following instructions from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Rajmohan stated that further details regarding the withdrawal of these cases would be announced soon.
The decision reflects a broader trend of several state governments withdrawing cases against individuals involved in protests against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The protests, which took place across India, including in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar and Tamil Nadu's Balan Illam, were organized by students and youth demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who had since resigned, and other reforms.
Similar to Tamil Nadu's move, other state governments have also taken steps to drop charges against protesters, acknowledging the role of peaceful demonstrations in expressing discontent with educational policies. The Tamil Nadu government's announcement aligns with these actions, signaling a shift towards considering the grievances of protesting students in the education system.
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