Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Jitendra Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Backtracking on NEET Debate
Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
Initially, Gandhi demanded a parliamentary discussion on NEET and related issues.
After the government agreed to this, Gandhi added a new demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Singh described this as unfortunate and against democratic norms.
The government was ready to discuss NEET in Parliament but did not agree to the additional demand.
Gandhi urged citizens to join the protest, framing it as a defense of students and Indian families.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of backtracking on demands during a protest over NEET and examination paper leaks.
The government agreed to a parliamentary discussion on NEET but Gandhi added a demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Singh described Gandhi's change in demands as unfortunate and against democratic norms.
The protest was held outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, causing public inconvenience.
Gandhi urged citizens to join the protest, framing it as a defense of students and Indian families.
- Who
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan
- What
- Accusations of backtracking on demands during a protest over NEET and examination paper leaks
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, Akbar Road
- Why
- To address alleged examination paper leaks and seek accountability from the government
Government's Perspective
Congress's Perspective
Demands During Protest
Government's Perspective
The government agreed to a parliamentary discussion on NEET but accused Rahul Gandhi of adding a new demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Congress's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi initially demanded a parliamentary discussion on NEET and later added the demand for the resignation of the Education Minister, accusing the government of not addressing student concerns.
Protest Location
Government's Perspective
The government requested the protest be ended as the location was not designated for demonstrations and was causing public inconvenience.
Congress's Perspective
Rahul Gandhi urged citizens to join the protest, framing it as a defense of students and Indian families against government actions.
- Protest Location
- Outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, Akbar Road
- Government Representatives
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan
- Congress Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other senior Congress leaders
- Initial Demand
- Parliamentary discussion on NEET and related issues
- Additional Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Sources
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Slams Rahul Gandhi, Says He Backtracked After Govt Agreed To NEET Debate
Govt accepted Rahul Gandhi's demand for NEET debate, then he sought Pradhan's resignation: Jitendra Singh
Govt Tells Rahul Ready for NEET Debate, Accuses Him of Backtracking
Govt tells Rahul it is ready for debate in Parliament on NEET, accuses LoP of backtracking
