Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Parliament Deadlock Over NEET Paper Leak
The Opposition parties in India are very upset about the NEET exam paper leaks and want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
They also want the government to talk about this issue in Parliament right away.
The government says they are willing to talk but want to decide the details with the Speaker.
The Opposition also wants action against the police for being too harsh with protesters.
They even met with an activist named Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike, and asked him to stop fasting.
The Opposition thinks the government is not doing enough to fix the problems in the education system.
The government wants to discuss paper leaks across all states and central agencies, not just the NEET controversy.
They also announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases to ensure speedy trials and strict punishment for those found guilty.
Opposition parties demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks.
Government offers to discuss the issue in Parliament but leaves details to the Speaker.
Opposition insists on an immediate discussion, setting aside all other business.
Opposition also demands action against police personnel for alleged excessive force against protesters.
Opposition MPs meet with activist Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike.
- Who
- Opposition parties, Government, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju, Narendra Modi, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a discussion in Parliament over NEET paper leaks
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Parliament, India
- Why
- Opposition parties are demanding accountability and action over the NEET paper leaks and police action against protesters
Opposition Parties
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Parties
Demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
Offer to discuss the issue in Parliament but do not agree to the resignation.
Immediate Discussion in Parliament
Opposition Parties
Insist on an immediate discussion in Parliament, setting aside all other business.
Government
Willing to hold a discussion but leave the details to the Speaker to decide.
Action Against Police Personnel
Opposition Parties
Demand action against police personnel for alleged excessive force against protesters.
Government
No explicit mention of action against police personnel.
Scope of Discussion
Opposition Parties
Focus on the NEET paper leak and recent incidents.
Government
Insist on a broader discussion covering paper leaks across all states and central agencies.
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Parliament, India
- Key Figures
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Sonam Wangchuk
- Opposition Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, action against police, apology from PM Modi
- Government Offer
- Willing to discuss the issue in Parliament, establish fast-track courts for paper leak cases
Sources
NEET paper leaks: Government offers discussion in House, Opposition presses for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
'Don't Impose Conditions': Kiren Rijiju Hits Out at INDIA Bloc Over Stalled NEET Paper Leak Discussion
