Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Joshi Addresses NEET Paper Leak Concerns
Pralhad Joshi, the new Education Minister, talked about the NEET paper leaks.
He said the government is very concerned about students and has taken strong action by arresting people involved in the leaks.
The government has also made new laws to punish those who leak papers.
Joshi compared the current situation to when the Congress party was in power, saying they sold medical seats, but the current government believes in giving seats based on merit.
He also mentioned that the number of medical seats has increased significantly.
There were protests by students, and the government is ready to talk to them to resolve the issues.
Pralhad Joshi expressed concern over NEET paper leaks and student protests.
14 people were arrested for their involvement in the paper leaks.
The government amended the law to include 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 crore for paper leaks.
Joshi compared the current situation to the Congress regime, accusing them of selling medical seats.
The number of medical seats has increased from 51,000 to over 1,35,000.
- Who
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
- What
- Addressed concerns over NEET paper leaks and student protests
- When
- June 23 and July 20
- Where
- Delhi's Jantar Mantar and Parliament
- Why
- To assure students and address opposition claims
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Handling of Paper Leaks
Government's Stance
The government has taken strong action by arresting 14 people involved in the paper leaks and amending the law to include severe penalties.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition claims the government is not doing enough to prevent paper leaks and is using the issue for political gain.
Merit-Based Seat Allocation
Government's Stance
The government believes in allotting seats on merit and has increased the number of medical seats significantly.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition accuses the government of corruption and selling medical seats during their tenure.
- Minister Involved
- Pralhad Joshi
- Date of Interview
- June 23
- Number of Arrests
- 14
- Penalty for Paper Leaks
- 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 crore
- Increase in Medical Seats
- From 51,000 to over 1,35,000
- Protest Duration
- 36 days
- Protest Location
- Delhi's Jantar Mantar