Akhilesh Yadav detained during opposition protest over NEET exam irregularities

The Tribune reported that Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav was detained by police during a July 21, 2026 sit-in near the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Yadav said the government should not challenge 'public consciousness,' and his party questioned whether stricter anti-cheating laws alone could curb paper leaks.