"We're Concerned, Sincere": What Pralhad Joshi Had Told NDTV On Paper Leaks
Newly appointed Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has defended the government's response to the NEET paper leak scandal, emphasizing new, stricter legislation. He contrasted the current administration's merit-based approach with alleged corruption during previous Congress-led regimes.
Why it matters
The integrity of national entrance examinations is a major concern for millions of students, and the government's handling of these leaks is a significant political issue.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who was appointed as the Education Minister last evening shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, had told NDTV last week that he was "very much concerned" about the future of the students amid the NEET paper leak issue and the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)."Whatever has happened, we are very much sensitive. We are very much concerned about our children. We are concerned about their future. This is why all the 14 people involved in the paper leaks were arrested," Joshi had told NDTV on June 23.The minister added that they are "sincere, concerned, and committed" about the welfare of the students.According to Joshi, the revised Public Examinations Amendment Bill brought convictions and fear over paper leaks."Before this, the provision in the law was very weak. Prime Minister Modi got it amended in 2024. He made a major amendment to this.
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