Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress addressed the Lok Sabha to demand an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over an alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
The incident has sparked nationwide unrest, pitting student demonstrators against security forces in the capital. The demand for accountability follows allegations that the integrity of the 2026 medical entrance examination was compromised, threatening the futures of thousands of aspiring doctors.
Gandhi called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demanded action against officials who used force against students [1, 2], he said. His remarks in Parliament coincided with ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, where the Citizens' Justice Portal (CJP) has been leading protests [2, 3].
The situation in Delhi has escalated into significant violence. Reports indicate that more than 118 police personnel were injured during clashes [4], and over 20 police vehicles were damaged [4]. In response to the unrest, authorities have filed six First Information Reports (FIRs) related to the violence [3].
The scale of the protests caused major disruptions to the city's infrastructure. To manage the crowds and maintain security, 18 Delhi Metro stations were closed [3]. These closures occurred as protesters marched toward Parliament and gathered at the Jantar Mantar site, where activists including Sonam Wangchuk have been present [1, 3].
Gandhi's push for a formal apology and ministerial resignation marks a sharp escalation in the political confrontation over the exam leak. The opposition continues to link the administrative failure of the examination process to a broader pattern of governance issues [2, 4].
“Rahul Gandhi called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.”
The intersection of a high-stakes academic scandal and street-level violence transforms a bureaucratic failure into a national security and political crisis. By demanding the resignation of the Education Minister and an apology from the Prime Minister, the opposition is attempting to frame the NEET-UG leak not as an isolated administrative error, but as a systemic failure of the current administration's ability to maintain fair and transparent public institutions.
