Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government Over NEET Exam Cancellation and Education System Failures
NEET row: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over 'ruined' education system
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticized the Indian government for the cancellation of the NEET examination, citing the tragic case of a student, Akanksha, whose dreams were shattered. He condemned the education system's failures, attributing them to corruption and lack of reforms under Prime Minister Modi's administration.
- 01Rahul Gandhi highlighted the case of Akanksha, a student who committed suicide after the NEET exam was canceled due to a paper leak.
- 02He accused the Modi government of ruining the education system, leading to the suffering of an entire generation of students.
- 03The NEET UG examination has been rescheduled for June 21, 2026, amidst ongoing investigations into the paper leak.
- 04The CBI has arrested multiple individuals involved in the NEET paper leak case, with ongoing judicial proceedings.
- 05Student protests have intensified across India in response to the NEET examination controversies.
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has sharply criticized the Indian central government for the cancellation of the NEET examination, which he claims has devastated the dreams of countless students. In a poignant post on X, he recounted the tragic story of Akanksha, a student who aspired to become a doctor but took her own life after the exam was canceled due to a paper leak. Gandhi condemned the education system as 'ruined' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the youth of India are suffering due to systemic corruption and a lack of reforms. The NEET UG exam has been rescheduled for June 21, 2026, while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to investigate the paper leak, having arrested several individuals involved in the scandal. Protests from student groups have escalated nationwide, demanding accountability and justice in the wake of these incidents.
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The cancellation of the NEET exam and the subsequent controversies have led to significant distress among students and their families across India.
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