Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Congress MP demands debate on NEET paper leaks
During the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress MP KC Venugopal submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss the alleged 152 paper leaks in major competitive examinations, including NEET.
He also raised concerns about police action against students who protested peacefully at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20.
Venugopal alleged that the examination system's failures have led to student suicides and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The government is prepared for a debate but insists that the minister should not resign.
The Parliament remains in a deadlock over the issue.
Congress MP KC Venugopal submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss NEET paper leaks and police brutality.
Venugopal alleged 152 paper leaks in major competitive examinations, including NEET.
He claimed that 12 students died by suicide due to the examination system's failures.
Venugopal criticized Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for not ensuring accountability and demanded his resignation.
The motion also demanded a withdrawal of all police cases against students who protested peacefully at Jantar Mantar.
- Who
- Congress MP KC Venugopal, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Students, Delhi Police
- What
- Adjournment motion over NEET paper leaks and police brutality
- When
- During the fourth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand a debate on the alleged 152 paper leaks and police action against protesters
Congress Party
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Congress Party
Congress demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged failures in the examination system.
Government
The government maintains that the minister should not resign and is prepared for a debate on the issue.
Police Action on Protesters
Congress Party
Congress alleges police brutality against peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar and demands withdrawal of all cases against them.
Government
The government has not publicly commented on the police action but maintains that it is prepared for a debate on the issue.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Number of Paper Leaks Alleged
- 152
- Number of Student Suicides Alleged
- 12
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi