Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Congress Criticizes Centre Over CBI Absence in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
The Congress party has criticized the central government for not taking the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case seriously.
They pointed out that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) did not send anyone to the first hearing of the case in a special fast-track court in Delhi.
The Congress says this shows the government is not serious about solving problems with exams.
The government, however, says it is doing everything it can to stop paper leaks and make sure exams are fair.
This issue has become a big topic in politics, with students protesting and the opposition party blaming the government.
The Delhi High Court set up a Special Fast Track Court on July 23 to hear the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
The CBI failed to send a legal representative to the inaugural hearing, causing an immediate adjournment.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre for lacking seriousness in tackling examination-related irregularities.
The government has announced measures to curb paper leaks, including legislative amendments and the establishment of Special Fast Track Courts.
The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy has sparked widespread protests and political debates.
- Who
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh and the Centre
- What
- CBI's failure to send a legal representative to the inaugural hearing of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Rouse Avenue court complex, Delhi
- Why
- To address the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy and the government's handling of examination-related irregularities
Congress Criticism
Government's Stance
Seriousness in Handling Paper Leaks
Congress Criticism
The Congress alleges that the Centre lacks seriousness in tackling examination-related irregularities, as evidenced by the CBI's failure to send a legal representative to the inaugural hearing of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
Government's Stance
The government maintains that it is committed to strengthening the legal framework to curb paper leaks and restore public confidence in the examination system.
Effectiveness of Fast-Track Courts
Congress Criticism
The Congress questions the government's emphasis on fast-track courts as a remedy for examination paper leaks, alleging that the CBI is not demonstrating urgency in pursuing such cases.
Government's Stance
The government has announced a series of measures, including the establishment of Special Fast Track Courts, to ensure the swift prosecution of examination-related offences.
- Date of Court Setup
- July 23
- Location of Court
- Rouse Avenue court complex, Delhi
- Case Involved
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
- Congress Criticism
- CBI's failure to send a legal representative to the inaugural hearing
- Government's Measures
- Legislative amendments, time-bound investigations, and establishment of Special Fast Track Courts
