Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sitharaman Criticizes Congress Over NEET Protests
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the Congress for changing their demands during the NEET protests.
She said the government is ready to talk to students and discuss the issue in Parliament.
The Congress and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) want discussions to happen at a neutral place like Jantar Mantar.
The government has arrested people involved in the NEET paper leaks and plans to try them in fast-track courts.
The Congress is accused of using the protests for political gain, while the CJP insists on a neutral venue for talks.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Congress of changing demands during NEET protests.
The government is open to dialogue with students and discussing the issue in Parliament.
The Congress and CJP demand discussions at a neutral venue like Jantar Mantar.
The government has arrested those involved in NEET paper leaks and plans fast-track trials.
The Congress is accused of using the protests for political gain.
- Who
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- What
- Criticism of Congress over NEET protests and demands for dialogue
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Allegations of political maneuvering and disruptive tactics by the Congress
Government's Stance
Congress and CJP's Stance
Dialogue and Protests
Government's Stance
The government is open to dialogue with students and has taken action against those involved in the NEET paper leaks, offering to discuss the issue in Parliament.
Congress and CJP's Stance
The Congress and CJP demand that discussions take place at a neutral venue like Jantar Mantar, accusing the government of insincerity and political maneuvering.
Political Motives
Government's Stance
The government alleges that the Congress is using the NEET protests for political gain rather than addressing students' concerns.
Congress and CJP's Stance
The Congress and CJP accuse the government of disrupting Parliament and not genuinely addressing the students' demands.
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Government Response
- Open to dialogue, fast-track courts for culprits
- Congress Allegations
- Disruptive politics, changing demands
- CJP Demand
- Neutral venue for discussions
- Government Action
- Arrested accused in paper leaks