The NEET paper leak protest began from Delhi’s Jantar-Mantar over the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Soon, students started demonstrations across different parts of India. Meanwhile, Bihar also witnessed major protests in Patna and other districts. During this situation, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav made a major announcement.
Students May Get Jobs And Pension Under Future Government
Tejashwi Yadav referred to the pension given to participants of the JP movement. He then announced support for students affected during the recent protest. He said his government would provide government jobs and pensions to such students. The support would include those injured during peaceful democratic protests. Furthermore, the announcement covers students who faced police action, FIRs or jail during demonstrations. Tejashwi described these students as fighters.
हालिया छात्र आंदोलन में भाजपाई दमन, पुलिसिया अत्याचार और लाठीचार्ज से पीड़ित ऐसे छात्र एवं युवा जो संविधान प्रदत्त शांतिपूर्ण व लोकतांत्रिक तरीके से किए गए विरोध प्रदर्शन के दौरान चोटिल हुए, जिनपर FIR दर्ज हुआ अथवा जो जेल गए है, उन सभी योद्धाओं के लिए हमारी सरकार बनने पर सरकारी… pic.twitter.com/Ju0wTu5wsd
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) July 28, 2026
He said, “If our government comes, we will arrange government jobs and pensions for these warriors.”
Additionally, he promised support for students raising concerns about corruption, employment and secure examinations. He said they would stand with students at every step.
Tejashwi made these statements while speaking to media on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Tejashwi Demands Judicial Inquiry Into Protest Action
Meanwhile, Bihar government issued an order regarding people arrested during the protest. Those jailed before 6 PM on July 26 would be released. The government also announced that no further action would follow against them. However, Tejashwi said public pressure forces governments to respond.
He stated that when people come onto streets, governments must bend. Therefore, he demanded a judicial inquiry into the action taken during protests.
