Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a strong critique against the BJP-led government over alleged leaks of NEET and UGC-NET exam papers. He emphasized that these incidents have disrupted the lives of tens of thousands of students and vowed to raise the issue in the upcoming Parliament session to hold the government accountable.
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- Attack on Government: Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led government of being incapacitated and unable to respond effectively to the paper leaks, describing the situation as a profound national crisis.
- Parliament Session: He declared his intention to address the issue in the upcoming Parliament session, aiming to apply significant pressure on the Centre.
- Ongoing Enquiries: He mentioned that an enquiry is underway, with the UGC-NET exam already cancelled and uncertainty surrounding the cancellation of the NEET exam.
- Accountability Demand: Gandhi insisted that those responsible for the paper leaks should be arrested and appropriate action taken against them.
- BJP’s Influence: He blamed the rise in paper leaks on the BJP’s parent organisation capturing the education system, which he claimed was facilitated by PM Modi.
- Criticism of Vice-Chancellor Appointments: He argued that vice-chancellors are appointed based on their affiliation with a particular organisation rather than merit, leading to a compromised education system.
- Comparison to Demonetisation: Gandhi compared the current state of the education system to the economic impact of demonetisation, suggesting both were severely damaging initiatives by PM Modi.
- Appeal to Students: He addressed the affected students directly, empathizing with their suffering due to the compromised education system.
- National Impact: Gandhi accused the BJP and its affiliates of systematically destroying the independent and objective nature of the education system.
- Sarcastic Remark on PM Modi: He sarcastically remarked on PM Modi’s alleged global influence, contrasting it with his inability or unwillingness to stop domestic paper leaks, causing distress to students.
