Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Shinde Accuses Opposition of Playing Politics Over NEET Leak
A big test in India, called NEET, had a problem because the question paper was leaked.
Students became upset and protested about it.
Some students protested at a place called Jantar Mantar.
A leader named Eknath Shinde said the protests have now ended and students are back to studying.
He said the Opposition is just 'playing politics' about the issue.
The Home Minister, Amit Shah, said he is ready to talk about it in Parliament.
Mr. Shinde wants Opposition leaders to ask their questions inside the House instead of protesting outside.
He said Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister.
Mr. Shinde also said the nation supports the work of Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde accused the Opposition of 'playing politics' over student protests linked to the NEET paper leak.
Shinde urged Opposition leaders to join a discussion in Parliament if they want answers from the government.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is ready for a detailed discussion and prepared to answer questions in the House.
Shinde said the Jantar Mantar agitation has ended, protesters have returned to their studies, and Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister.
Shinde criticized Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of maligning the country and Prime Minister Modi during visits abroad.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and the Opposition in Parliament.
- What
- Shinde accused the Opposition of 'playing politics' over the NEET paper leak student protests and urged it to join a discussion in Parliament.
- When
- Wednesday, when Shinde spoke to ANI.
- Where
- India — Shinde's remarks were made in Mumbai, with reference to protests at Jantar Mantar and proceedings in Parliament.
- Why
- Shinde says the Opposition is avoiding a House discussion because it fears being exposed, and wants public issues raised through parliamentary debate.
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance (per Eknath Shinde)
Nature of the NEET protests
Opposition's Stance
Students protested at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak and sought answers; the Opposition previously complained that Amit Shah would not show up for a discussion.
Government's Stance (per Eknath Shinde)
Shinde says the agitation has ended and protesters have returned to their studies, while the Opposition's only aim is to 'play politics' and stage stunts.
Where the issue should be raised
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition raised the issue through protests outside the House, including at the Prime Minister's residence, demanding answers on the leak.
Government's Stance (per Eknath Shinde)
The Opposition should raise questions in Parliament and join a House discussion; Shinde says the Opposition fears the discussion because Amit Shah would expose its track record.
- Accuser
- Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Target
- The Opposition, including Rahul Gandhi
- Subject
- Student protests over the NEET paper leak
- Government offer
- Amit Shah ready for detailed discussion and to answer questions in Parliament
- Protest status
- Jantar Mantar agitation ended; protesters returned to studies
- Resignation
- Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister
- Allegation
- Opposition is 'playing politics' and staging stunts
- Source
- ANI interview