Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha that the Union government was ready for a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The dispute matters because it connects parliamentary procedure with public concern over the integrity of national-level examinations.
The Opposition demanded that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign first and sought an adjournment motion so that the House would take up only the NEET paper leak issue. The Speaker Om Birla asked the Minister to respond and later said the matter would be discussed with an open mind after consultations with floor leaders.
Outside Parliament, Kiren Rijiju said the Union government wanted a detailed discussion so the country could understand the steps being taken. He also accused the Opposition of preferring street protest over parliamentary debate.
What happened
The Lok Sabha saw a confrontation over the NEET paper leak controversy. The Union government signalled willingness to discuss the issue, while the Opposition pressed for a resignation-first approach and demanded exclusive time for debate through an adjournment motion. Repeated protests by Opposition MPs, who wore black clothes and accused the government of ignoring students’ concerns, led to adjournment of proceedings.
Why this matters for UPSC
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