Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has stepped up his attack on the government over the NEET paper leak controversy. On Saturday, he called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to be removed from office and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise.
The demand adds to the political heat around the NEET row, which has become a major issue in national politics. Gandhi linked the controversy directly to accountability at the top, arguing that responsibility cannot stop at the ministry level.
His remarks put the focus on the role of the Education Ministry and the broader response of the central government. By asking for both Pradhan's dismissal and an apology from the prime minister, Gandhi framed the controversy as more than an administrative lapse.
The NEET paper leak issue has triggered widespread concern because of the exam's importance for students seeking admission to medical courses. Gandhi's intervention is likely to intensify the debate in Parliament and outside it as the opposition continues to target the government over the handling of the matter.
