'Don't insult students' intelligence': Rahul slams PM Modi's midnight video on paper leaks
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister. The government has announced plans for new legislation to impose stricter penalties for exam irregularities.
Why it matters
The controversy over exam integrity affects millions of students and has become a significant point of political contention in India.
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi early Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of sidestepping the demand for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Reacting to the Prime Minister's late-night video message on the issue, Rahul said PM Modi should not "insult the intelligence" of students and demanded Pradhan be sacked saying the PM's address failed to raise students' key concerns.In a post on X, Rahul wrote, "Mr Modi, our students are demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Don't insult their intelligence with this pathetic midnight video."Listing his demands, he said:"1. Sack Pradhan.2. Punish those who beat students.3.
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