Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy, accusing the government of failing to protect the interests of students and questioning its commitment to accountability.
Speaking outside Parliament during the Monsoon Session, Yadav said, "Their ability to fill accounts seems to be their accountability," alleging that corruption had become deeply embedded in the examination system. He claimed the repeated examination leaks had shattered the confidence of lakhs of students and their families, arguing that the government had failed to ensure a transparent and credible recruitment process.
Yadav alleged that while students continued to suffer due to cancelled examinations and uncertainty, those responsible for the irregularities were escaping accountability. He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on setting up fast-track courts to deal with paper leak cases. According to him, creating special courts would not solve the crisis unless the government accepted responsibility and acted against those allegedly involved at higher levels. He reiterated the opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying accountability must begin with those in charge of the education system.
The remarks came as opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc continued protests inside and outside Parliament, demanding a detailed discussion on the paper leak issue and immediate action against those responsible. The demonstrations have repeatedly disrupted proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
Meanwhile, the Centre has defended its handling of the controversy, maintaining that strict legal action is being taken against offenders and that fast-track courts will ensure speedy justice in paper leak cases. The government has also expressed its willingness to discuss the issue in Parliament, while opposition parties continue to insist that systemic reforms and political accountability are essential to restore public confidence in the country's examination system.
