- Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over NEET exam controversy.
- Gandhi demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal.
- Allegations of ‘systematic murder’ following NEET cancellations.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG examination controversy.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that 2.2 million NEET students had been “cheated” and criticised the Prime Minister for remaining silent on the issue.
‘Remove Dharmendra Pradhan Now’
In a post on X, Gandhi wrote, “2.2 million NEET students have been cheated. But Modi ji is not saying a word. Remove Dharmendra Pradhan ji now, or take responsibility yourself.”
He also posted in English: “Modi ji, SACK Dharmendra Pradhan ji NOW.”
Rahul Gandhi Raises Student Suicide Allegations
Earlier on Friday, Gandhi had also criticised the government over the alleged suicides of two students following the cancellation of the NEET examination.
He referred to the cases of 21-year-old Hrithik Mishra from Lakhimpur Kheri and another student from Goa.
According to Gandhi, the students were mentally distressed after the examination was cancelled.
“These children were not defeated by the exams; they were killed by a corrupt system. This is not suicide, but murder by the system,” he wrote.
Congress Leader Cites Exam Scam Data
Citing statistics related to examination scams, Rahul Gandhi claimed that between 2015 and 2026, the country witnessed 148 exam scams, while 87 examinations were cancelled.
He alleged that nearly 90 million students had been affected by these incidents.
According to Gandhi, only one conviction has taken place in connection with these cases so far.
He further claimed that the Central Bureau of Investigation investigated 17 cases and the Enforcement Directorate investigated 11 cases, but no convictions were secured.
‘Those Responsible Are Rewarded’
The Congress leader alleged that officials and ministers linked to examination scams were not subjected to strict action.
He claimed that even when individuals were removed from positions, they were later reinstated in higher roles.
“Those who facilitate cheating are rewarded, while the students who take the exams lose their lives,” Gandhi said.
NEET-UG To Be Held Again On June 21
The National Testing Agency on Friday announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance examination, which had been cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will now be conducted again on June 21.
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The examination was originally scheduled to be held on May 3.
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