PM Modi Calls Preventing Exam Paper Leaks a National Duty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the strictest possible action against those responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak, describing the prevention of examination leaks as a national responsibility. The remarks were conveyed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after the NDA Parliamentary Party's "Mangal Milan" meeting on Tuesday, where the Prime Minister also urged collective efforts to build a more secure and reliable examination system.

According to Rijiju, the Prime Minister stressed that governments, institutions and all stakeholders must work together to create a foolproof examination framework that safeguards the interests of students. He also appealed to NDA allies to remain united in supporting legislative business and urged opposition parties to participate constructively in Parliament despite political differences, emphasising that the welfare of the country's youth should remain a shared priority.

The comments come amid continuing political and public debate over the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). The examination, taken by more than two million medical aspirants, was cancelled earlier this year following allegations of a question paper leak and was subsequently conducted again. The controversy has become a major issue during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

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Rijiju said the Prime Minister noted that the government acted immediately after reports of the alleged paper leak emerged by initiating investigations and taking action against those allegedly involved. He added that a re-examination was conducted without delay to minimise the impact on students and protect their academic future.

The issue has also fuelled nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose supporters have demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged examination irregularities. The demonstrations intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike following his hospitalisation, later announcing that he would continue the protest from the hospital while criticising the handling of student demonstrations.

The NEET controversy remains one of the key issues expected to dominate discussions during the Monsoon Session, with opposition parties seeking accountability over the alleged paper leak and examination-related concerns. The government has maintained that strict measures have been taken against those responsible and has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the integrity and transparency of India's examination system.

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