Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak
NEET-UG 2026 leak: Ramesh demands Pradhan's resignation, NTA revamp
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a complete overhaul of the National Testing Agency following alleged leaks in the NEET-UG 2026 exam. Ramesh criticized the government's existing laws as ineffective and highlighted the impact on students.
- 01Jairam Ramesh demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid NEET-UG 2026 paper leak allegations.
- 02The National Testing Agency (NTA) is called for a complete revamp to prevent future leaks.
- 03Ramesh criticized the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, as inadequate.
- 04Rahul Gandhi accused the government of a corrupt nexus affecting the education system.
- 05NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled after allegations of a coordinated paper leak, affecting over 22 lakh candidates.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a comprehensive overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following alleged leaks in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Ramesh criticized the government's Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, claiming it failed to deter paper leaks and highlighted the suffering of students due to these issues. He laid out a three-point demand: Pradhan's resignation, a revamp of the NTA, and the establishment of a foolproof protocol for public examinations. Rahul Gandhi also weighed in, alleging a corrupt nexus between the RSS, BJP, and university appointees that has harmed India's education system. He emphasized that the government has failed to protect students, urging them to unite against the prevailing corruption. The NEET-UG 2026 exam, which took place on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of a coordinated paper leak, affecting over 22 lakh candidates across 5,400 centres.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam has created uncertainty for over 22 lakh students who were preparing for medical admissions.
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