Rahul Gandhi Demands Resignation of Education Minister Amid NEET Paper Leak Controversy
NEET leak: Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre, demands Minister's resignation
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Rahul Gandhi, senior leader of the Indian National Congress, has called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, which has left millions of students' futures uncertain. Protests have erupted nationwide, with opposition parties accusing the government of negligence and demanding accountability.
- 01Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence amidst the protests, emphasizing the government's failure to address the NEET paper leak issue.
- 02The Congress party has intensified its attack on the Modi government, alleging that the 'paper leak mafia' is thriving under its watch.
- 03Members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged protests in Hyderabad, demanding immediate action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak.
- 04Gandhi accused the BJP state government of using excessive force against protesters, highlighting a lack of accountability in the government's response.
- 05The Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Abhishek Singh, briefed a Parliamentary committee about the NEET-UG paper leak and proposed reforms.
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Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, has publicly demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in response to the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy that has jeopardized the futures of approximately 22 lakh (2.2 million) students. Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence as students protested nationwide, asserting that the government is more focused on evading responsibility than addressing the crisis. In a post on X, he stated, 'When millions of youth are on the streets...the Prime Minister remains silent.' The Congress party has intensified its campaign against the Modi administration, accusing it of allowing a 'paper leak mafia' to flourish. Protests led by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) in Hyderabad echoed these sentiments, calling for strict action against those involved in the leak. Gandhi also condemned the use of force against protesters, stating that a government that responds to youth demands with violence operates on fear, not accountability. Meanwhile, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) provided a briefing to a Parliamentary committee regarding the ongoing situation and proposed reforms to prevent future incidents.
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The NEET paper leak controversy has created significant uncertainty for millions of students in India, potentially affecting their educational and career prospects.
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