Rahul Gandhi Steps Up NEET Protest, Demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation

Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday intensified his criticism of the central government over the NEET paper leak controversy.

The Congress MP said his party would continue protesting until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and a stronger system is introduced to prevent future examination leaks.

The issue has become one of the biggest political controversies surrounding India's education system, especially after allegations that the integrity of the NEET examination was compromised.

Rahul Gandhi Shares Protest Video

Rahul Gandhi shared a video on X showing students protesting in Hyderabad against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Referring to the protests, Gandhi accused the Centre of avoiding accountability while lakhs of students and their families faced uncertainty about their future.

In his post, Gandhi said:

"When millions of youth are on the streets, the future of 22 lakh children is at stake and the Prime Minister remains silent, then the government is not focused on responding but is busy evading."

He further stated that the Congress would continue raising the issue until strict reforms are introduced.

According to Gandhi, the protests would not stop until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and a "foolproof system" is established to prevent paper leaks in major national examinations.

NEET Controversy Continues To Trigger National Debate

The NEET paper leak controversy has sparked nationwide anger among students, parents and opposition parties. Millions of students appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test every year to secure admission into medical colleges across India.

After allegations of a paper leak and irregularities surfaced, the issue quickly turned into a major political and public debate over transparency, fairness and accountability in national examinations.

Students in several cities have staged protests demanding action against those responsible and stronger safeguards for future exams.

BJP Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi's remarks and accused him of trying to create instability in the country.

Senior BJP leaders alleged that Gandhi was attempting to spread unrest and weaken the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The political attack intensified after reports claimed Rahul Gandhi told a meeting of the Congress Minority Department's advisory council that the Modi government could collapse within a year.

Piyush Goyal Calls It A 'Conspiracy'

Union Minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi and sections of the opposition of being part of what he described as a "massive conspiracy" to disturb peace and stability in India.
Sharing a media report on X, Goyal claimed that opposition groups and what he called a "toolkit gang" were trying to weaken the country.
He said:

"This is no ordinary statement. Rather, it constitutes a grave conspiracy aimed at spreading anarchy in the country."

Goyal also alleged that the opposition was frustrated after repeated electoral defeats and therefore trying to provoke unrest.

BJP Leaders Continue Counterattack

Sudhanshu Trivedi, BJP Rajya Sabha MP, also criticised Rahul Gandhi's statements.
He described the remarks as a sign of "political desperation" and accused the Congress leader of promoting a mindset aimed at destabilising the country.

The exchange has further intensified political tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress ahead of upcoming electoral battles.

NEET Issue Remains Politically Sensitive

The controversy around the NEET examination continues to remain highly sensitive because it directly affects millions of students and families.

For many students, NEET is one of the most important examinations of their academic lives, and allegations of leaks or unfairness create major emotional and psychological stress.

As protests continue and political parties escalate their attacks against each other, pressure is increasing on the government to restore public confidence in the examination system and ensure stronger safeguards against future irregularities.