PM Narendra Modi Vows Strictest Action Amid NEET Controversy, Says Preventing Paper Leaks a National Responsibility
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG examination, stating that preventing question paper leaks is a national responsibility that must not be reduced to partisan politics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the prevention of examination paper leaks as a "national responsibility," calling for a united approach to safeguard the future of students. His remarks came amid continuing protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the issue emerging as a major political and public concern.
PM Modi Urges Unity Over Politics
Addressing a meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party, Prime Minister Modi said the integrity of competitive examinations must be protected and urged political parties not to politicise the issue. According to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Prime Minister stressed that the future of the country's youth should remain the top priority and that preventing paper leaks is a collective national responsibility. Government Stands With Students On NEET Paper Leaks, Says PM Narendra Modi at NDA 'Mangal Milan' Meet (Video).
Modi also called for the strictest possible action against those found responsible for examination irregularities, reiterating the government's commitment to ensuring accountability in the case.
Government Highlights Action Taken
The government said it acted promptly after reports of the alleged NEET paper leak surfaced. Rijiju stated that several individuals linked to the case have been arrested and are facing legal proceedings as the investigation continues. The Centre has maintained that those involved will face stringent punishment under the law.
Opposition Continues to Raise Concerns
The Prime Minister's remarks come as opposition parties and student groups continue to criticise the government's handling of the alleged paper leak. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Centre of failing to adequately address repeated examination irregularities and expressed support for students protesting over the issue. Sonam Wangchuk Refuses to End Hunger Strike After Police Action Against Student Protesters.
In recent days, demonstrations by student groups have taken place in Delhi and several other cities, with protesters demanding greater accountability and reforms in the conduct of national entrance examinations.
Focus on Restoring Trust
The alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has reignited concerns about the credibility of high-stakes competitive examinations. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the examination, has previously informed a parliamentary panel that the leak did not originate from its systems and has outlined additional measures aimed at strengthening examination security.
As investigations continue, the government has maintained that protecting the integrity of public examinations and restoring students' confidence in the examination process remain key priorities.
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