Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government After NEET Aspirant's Death in Uttar Pradesh
'Not suicide, but murder by the system': Rahul Gandhi on NEET aspirant's death
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the death of Ritik Mishra, a NEET aspirant from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, labeling it a 'murder by the system' due to exam corruption. He called for accountability from the government and vowed to support the youth in their fight against systemic failures affecting their futures.
- 01Ritik Mishra, 21, was distressed over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam due to paper leak allegations, leading to his tragic death.
- 02Rahul Gandhi emphasized that 148 paper scams occurred between 2015 and 2026, with only one resulting in punishment.
- 03Gandhi criticized the government for the lack of accountability, stating that those responsible for exam corruption continue to be rewarded rather than punished.
- 04Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her condolences and highlighted the mental stress faced by students due to rampant examination corruption.
- 05Mishra's family reported that he was confident about passing the NEET exam, making his death even more tragic.
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Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, expressed outrage over the death of Ritik Mishra, a 21-year-old NEET aspirant from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. Mishra allegedly took his own life on Thursday, distressed by the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam due to allegations of a paper leak. Gandhi labeled this incident as a 'murder by the system,' questioning how many more lives must be lost before the government is held accountable for its failures. He promised to stand with the youth in their fight against corruption in examinations, citing that between 2015 and 2026, there were 148 paper scams, with only one resulting in punishment. He criticized the government for allowing those responsible for such scams to remain in power, often being rewarded instead of penalized. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed her condolences, emphasizing the mental strain students face due to systemic corruption. The tragic circumstances surrounding Mishra's death highlight the urgent need for accountability and reform in the examination system.
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The deaths of students due to examination-related stress highlight the urgent need for reforms in the education system, particularly regarding accountability for exam integrity.
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