Archive · 21 Jul 2026
PM Modi defends NEET re-test, urges strict action on leaks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a meeting with NDA MPs about the NEET exam paper leak.
He said the government acted quickly by giving a re-test and announcing results fast to help students.
He also said strict action should be taken against those involved in the leak.
The government asked not to make this a political issue.
Meanwhile, a group called Cockroach Janta Party protested, demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
The police used force to stop the protest, and some people got hurt.
PM Modi defended the government's prompt action on NEET re-test and quick result declaration.
Thirteen individuals were arrested for involvement in the NEET paper leak.
PM Modi called for strict action against those responsible for paper leaks.
The government appealed against politicizing the NEET exam issue.
Protests by Cockroach Janta Party led to police action, with several injured.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Defense of NEET re-test and results, call for strict action against paper leaks, protests over alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- When
- During the Parliamentary Party 'Mangal Milan' meeting on Tuesday, protests on Monday
- Where
- India, specifically during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Why
- To address concerns over the NEET examination paper leak and the government's response to it
Government's Handling of NEET Leak
Opposition's Criticism
Government's Response
Government's Handling of NEET Leak
The government acted promptly by conducting a re-test and declaring results quickly to safeguard students' futures.
Opposition's Criticism
The opposition argues that the government's response was inadequate and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
Politicization of the Issue
Government's Handling of NEET Leak
The government appeals against politicizing the matter, stating that paper leaks are a national concern requiring strict action.
Opposition's Criticism
The opposition politicizes the issue, organizing protests and demanding accountability from the government.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
- Kiren Rijiju
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Number of Arrests
- Thirteen
- Protest Group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest Outcome
- Several injured, police used force including lathi-charge and tear gas