New Delhi, May 12: Following allegations of a paper leak, Congress leaders protested against the central government on Tuesday, demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam. They described the incident as a reflection of a “corrupt system.”
Congress MP Manickam Tagore, in an interview with a news agency, claimed that paper leaks have become a common occurrence under the NDA government. He accused the central government of failing to safeguard students’ futures.
“NEET paper leaks have become routine. Millions of students spend countless hours preparing for exams. Their parents borrow money to send them to coaching centers, only for the papers to be leaked,” he stated.
Tagore asserted that over the past 12 years, the government has mocked the exam system and supported a compromised educational framework. He criticized Minister Pradhan, noting that investigation committees are formed whenever such incidents occur, but no long-term solutions are implemented.
“Whenever NEET question papers are leaked, committees are formed for investigation. This time, the matter has been handed over to the CBI. It is a complete waste of time. Those responsible should resign, especially Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan,” he added.
He emphasized that the government cannot evade accountability.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari also expressed concern over the impact of the exam cancellation on students and their families. “The NEET exam has been canceled, and nearly 25 lakh students will now have to retake the exam. Whenever a question paper is leaked, an investigation is conducted, and some culprits are punished, but what about the responsible leaders?” he questioned.
Tiwari further asked, “Will the Chief Minister of Rajasthan take responsibility for this incident? Will Prime Minister Modi and his council of ministers take moral responsibility?”
He noted that this issue has affected millions of families across the country, labeling the paper leak as “organized crime.” “If we consider an average of five members per family, 25 lakh students means over one crore families have been impacted. This has become organized crime,” he stated.
Congress leaders raised questions about political accountability from those in power following the cancellation of one of the country’s largest entrance exams and demanded moral responsibility.
Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy remarked, “This is very unfortunate. The NEET exam is conducted nationwide for medical admissions. People trust the National Testing Agency or the National Medical Commission. Such incidents will erode that trust.”
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi questioned, “What will happen to the students who worked hard for the exam and whose parents spent millions on coaching fees? The BJP-led central government must be accountable to those students and parents.”
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