Rahul Gandhi Questions PM Modi Over Paper Leaks, Demands Action Against Education Minister

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Centre over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over why Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not been removed despite repeated examination controversies.

Heraised concerns over accountability and accused the government of failing to protect the future of students.

In his remarks, Rahul Gandhi claimed that nearly 22 lakh NEET aspirants had been affected by the alleged examination irregularities and questioned the Centre's silence on the issue.

He stated that if action was not taken against the Education Minister, then responsibility for the incident should be taken at the highest level.

The controversy surrounding NEET-UG 2026 has triggered strong political reactions, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and stricter accountability in the conduct of national-level examinations.

The issue has also renewed discussions around exam security and the integrity of competitive examinations across the country.