Rahul Gandhi Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over NEET Paper Leak
'Chup kyun ho?': Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi’s silence on NEET leak, asks why ‘failed’ minister not sacked
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in light of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the issue and highlighted the government's failure to address repeated examination leaks, questioning the accountability of officials involved.
- 01Rahul Gandhi accused the government of a pattern of negligence regarding NEET exam paper leaks, citing both the NEET-UG 2024 and NEET-UG 2026 incidents.
- 02He emphasized that despite the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, the education minister did not resign, and the same situation has recurred with the NEET-UG 2026 leak.
- 03Gandhi demanded accountability from Prime Minister Modi, urging him to address the public's concerns regarding the repeated leaks.
- 04The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the NEET-UG 2026 leak case, which has resulted in multiple arrests across various states.
- 05Gandhi's remarks were made on the social media platform X, where he publicly questioned Modi's inaction on this serious issue.
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On Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. He criticized the government's repeated failures to prevent examination leaks, drawing attention to the NEET-UG 2024 and 2026 controversies. Gandhi pointed out that after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, the exam was not canceled, the minister did not resign, and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe was initiated. He noted a similar pattern with the NEET-UG 2026 leak, where the exam was canceled, yet Pradhan remained in his position. Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the matter, asking why accountability had not been enforced despite the ongoing issues. He stated, “Mr. Modi, the country is asking you some questions - answer them!” Gandhi's remarks come amid a CBI investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 leak, which has led to multiple arrests across several states. His demands for Pradhan's dismissal highlight the growing frustration over the government's handling of education-related issues and the integrity of examination processes.
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The repeated examination leaks raise concerns about the integrity of the educational system in India, affecting students' trust in the examination process.
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