Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Blames BJP and RSS for NEET Paper Leak, Calls for Minister's Resignation
NEET leak: Priyank Kharge blames BJP, RSS; demands Pradhan's head
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of orchestrating the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, claiming it has harmed over 2.2 million students. He demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the issue.
- 01Kharge labeled the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as a 'massive tragedy' affecting 2.2 million students.
- 02He criticized the BJP and RSS for their alleged involvement and called for accountability from the government.
- 03The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the case, having arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a member of the National Testing Agency (NTA) panel.
- 04The NTA has reshuffled its officials in response to the ongoing controversy and protests from student groups.
- 05Kharge questioned Prime Minister Modi's commitment to student welfare, urging him to address the NEET issue publicly.
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of being responsible for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which he claims has affected over 2.2 million students. Speaking to reporters, Kharge described the situation as a 'massive tragedy' and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He criticized the BJP for allegedly profiting from the situation and questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue, urging him to engage in discussions about the NEET exam. The controversy has intensified as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigates the case, having arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a member of the National Testing Agency (NTA) panel, for her alleged role in the leak. The NTA has since reshuffled its officials in response to the backlash, while student groups have protested outside the NTA office, demanding accountability and the resignation of the education minister. The CBI continues to probe the allegations, focusing on financial irregularities linked to the exam process.
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