Rahul Gandhi Reiterates Demand For Action Against Dharmendra Pradhan Over NEET Paper Leak
Rahul Gandhi renewed his demand for action over the NEET paper leak controversy involving Dharmendra Pradhan.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated his demand for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, intensifying his criticism of the central government over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Gandhi also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue and called for immediate accountability from the Centre.
According to statements reported on Sunday, Gandhi argued that repeated paper leak incidents in national-level examinations have severely impacted students and eroded trust in the examination system. He claimed that the government has failed to prevent such irregularities despite earlier assurances of reforms and stricter oversight.
Gandhi further alleged that the current situation reflects a pattern of administrative failure, pointing to previous examination controversies as evidence of systemic lapses. He said that the repeated occurrence of leaks shows a lack of effective corrective measures and urged the government to take decisive action against those responsible.
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The Congress leader specifically demanded that Dharmendra Pradhan be dismissed from his position, holding him accountable for what he described as a breakdown in the integrity of competitive examinations. He also questioned why no action had been taken against the minister despite the seriousness of the allegations.
The NEET-UG 2026 controversy has triggered widespread political debate, with opposition parties accusing the government of negligence and students’ groups expressing concern over fairness and transparency in the examination process. The issue has also prompted calls for structural reforms to prevent future breaches.
As pressure mounts, the central government has not yet issued a detailed response to Gandhi’s latest remarks. Meanwhile, discussions continue around possible reforms to strengthen examination security and restore confidence among lakhs of medical aspirants across the country.
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