Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, claiming that the government’s much-publicised “Amrit Kaal” was turning into “poison for the country.”
Reacting to the ongoing row surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, Rahul Gandhi described the paper leak as a “crime” against the future of India’s youth. He alleged that repeated examination scandals were destroying the dreams of hardworking students and exposing serious failures in the country’s education system.
In a strongly worded statement, the Congress leader said students were suffering because of corruption, negligence and weak governance. He accused the government of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in national-level competitive examinations despite repeated controversies in recent years.
“The future of lakhs of students cannot be played with,” Rahul Gandhi said while demanding strict accountability and immediate reforms in the examination system. He also questioned how paper leaks and irregularities continued to occur despite promises of stronger digital monitoring and security measures.
The NEET-UG controversy has sparked widespread outrage across the country after allegations surfaced that question papers were leaked before the examination in multiple states. Student groups, parents and Opposition parties have been demanding a fair investigation and stronger action against those involved in the alleged leak network.
The issue has become a major political flashpoint, with Opposition parties targeting the Centre over the credibility of examination systems under the current administration. Congress leaders and other Opposition figures have accused the government of ignoring the concerns of students while focusing on publicity campaigns.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET examination, has maintained that investigations are ongoing and that legal action is being taken wherever malpractice is detected. Authorities have also said that agencies are probing organised cheating networks linked to examination fraud.
Rahul Gandhi further claimed that India’s youth were losing trust in institutions because of repeated exam-related controversies. He said students spend years preparing for competitive examinations and deserve a system that rewards merit rather than allowing manipulation through leaks and corruption.
The remarks come at a time when protests and demonstrations by students continue in several parts of the country. Education activists and student organisations have also demanded major reforms in the conduct of national entrance examinations to prevent future irregularities.
As political reactions intensify, the NEET paper leak issue continues to dominate national discussions, with mounting pressure on the government to restore confidence in the country’s examination system and ensure justice for affected students.
