Model Riya Yadav, who went viral in NEET paper leak protest, has become a victim of online harassment. He has lodged a complaint with the cyber cell of Maharashtra Police. Riya said that no one has the right to tarnish anyone’s reputation publicly.
Model Rhea Yadav, who went viral after stopping a police van during NEET paper leak protests in Mumbai, has contacted the cyber cell of Maharashtra Police. He has alleged that he faced online harassment after this incident. While many people appreciated her move and supported her online, Rhea claimed that she also faced harassment. Speaking to ANI, Rhea said that she had lodged an online FIR a few days ago. Later she got a call from the cyber cell, after which she went to the Maharashtra Police cyber cell on Monday.
She said, “Many people will appreciate you and support you, but there are some who choose to speak against you. Everyone has the right to express their opinion, but no one has the right to degrade someone, tarnish his reputation, attack his dignity in public or make statements that make it appear that a person does not have the right to live. I would also like to clarify that the movement we started was not for any political party, religion or individual. This is what we Was for everyone.” Rhea further said, “As a woman, I want to let other women who may be facing similar situations that they are not alone. I am taking this stand to show that I will continue to speak out and stand up for what is right.”
37 days movement and resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
The 37-day agitation ended with the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday afternoon. ‘Cockroach Janata Party’, which started as a satirical social media account following CJI Surya Kant’s remarks, withdrew its protest from Jantar Mantar after receiving assurance on its demands from the government.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from the Council of Ministers amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The usually deserted Jantar Mantar protest site was bustling with activity as youth and students joined the CJP-led protest with creative banners and Gen Z slang.
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast gave new momentum to the movement
After over a week of protests, the movement gained new momentum when Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk joined it and became the face of the movement with her 26-day hunger strike. Six student union leaders also went on hunger strike along with Wangchuk. Three of them were reportedly hospitalised, while the other three broke their fast on 20 July.
A large number of people gathered at Jantar Mantar when Delhi Police took Wangchuk from the protest site to Safdarjung Hospital, while he was later shifted to a private hospital in Gurugram on the orders of the Delhi High Court.
‘Chalo Sansad’ march and political support
The movement reached its peak on 20 July with the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, upon which police action was taken against the protesters. This action of the police was criticized by the opposition, while the police said that the protest had turned violent.
After July 20, pressure began to increase with nationwide protests, and many opposition leaders also joined the movement. Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, CPI MP P Santosh, former Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad were among the leaders who joined the CJP at Jantar Mantar.
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