Archive · 24 Jul 2026
PM Modi Addresses NEET Paper Leak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally spoke about the NEET paper leak issue after a long silence.
He said a new law with strict rules against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament soon.
Karnataka's Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, thanked Modi for speaking up but also criticized him for taking so long.
Many students and groups are protesting across the country, demanding the Education Minister's resignation and protesting against the police's actions in Delhi.
PM Modi announced a bill with strict provisions against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week.
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar thanked Modi for addressing the NEET paper leak issue but criticized the delay.
Protests against the NEET paper leak are spreading across the country, with demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters are also criticizing the police crackdown on demonstrators in Delhi.
The contours of the bill will be discussed at a Union Cabinet meeting on Friday.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, student outfits, civil society groups, political parties
- What
- PM Modi addressed the NEET paper leak issue and announced a bill with strict provisions against paper leaks.
- When
- PM Modi's announcement was made on Thursday, and the bill will be introduced in Parliament next week.
- Where
- The announcement was made in a video message, and protests are happening in various parts of the country, including Delhi.
- Why
- To address the NEET paper leak issue and the widespread protests demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and criticizing the police crackdown on protesters.
Government Response
Public Protests
Timeliness of PM's Response
Government Response
PM Modi addressed the issue after a significant delay, which was necessary to gather all facts and formulate a comprehensive response.
Public Protests
PM Modi's delay in addressing the NEET paper leak issue was unacceptable and showed a lack of urgency.
Proposed Legislation
Government Response
The government is taking proactive steps by introducing a bill with strict provisions against paper leaks.
Public Protests
The proposed legislation is a reactive measure and does not address the immediate concerns of the students and protesters.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Karnataka Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Issue Addressed
- NEET Paper Leak
- Proposed Action
- Bill with strict provisions against paper leaks
- Protest Locations
- Various parts of the country, including Delhi
