Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the government of exploiting students and urged the resignations of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah in light of the NEET paper leak controversy. Gandhi, who was briefly detained by Delhi Police during a protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence, emphasized the need for parliamentary debate on the issue.
After meeting with the Lok Sabha Speaker, Gandhi expressed disappointment over the government’s reluctance to engage in a discussion. He highlighted the importance of addressing student concerns and staging a protest to raise national awareness on the matter. Gandhi questioned the state of the education system and raised concerns about paper leaks and the high cost of education in India.
Demanding accountability, Gandhi outlined the students’ requests, including the resignation of Pradhan and Shah, action against those mistreating students, and the withdrawal of cases against them. He called for a thorough debate on the issue in both Houses of Parliament and urged the government to apologize to students and initiate reforms promptly. The incident underscores the widening divide between the government and the Opposition on the issue of exam paper leaks affecting numerous students nationwide.
