Congress Alleges Deep Crisis In India’s Examination System
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the central government over the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination following allegations of a paper leak, demanding immediate action against those responsible and calling for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
In a video message posted on social media platform X, Gandhi alleged that the exam paper was circulated on WhatsApp shortly before the test, raising serious concerns about the integrity of India’s examination system.
He claimed the incident had “damaged the core of India’s education structure” and questioned the government’s response to repeated examination-related irregularities.
‘Education System Has Been Damaged,’ Says Gandhi
Gandhi said the controversy was not an isolated incident and alleged that repeated paper leak cases point to a deeper systemic failure.
“The entire country knows that the NEET paper was leaked on WhatsApp just two days before the exam,” Gandhi said.
He added that responsibility must be fixed at the highest level and demanded immediate dismissal of the Education Minister along with strict action against those involved in the alleged leak.
Allegations Of Nexus In Education Sector
The Congress leader further alleged the existence of a nexus between the ruling political establishment and ideological organisations influencing educational institutions.
According to him, such networks have contributed to repeated irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes across the country.
He claimed that multiple paper leak incidents over the years reflect a pattern of systemic corruption affecting India’s academic framework.
Demand For Strict Action
Gandhi urged the Prime Minister to take immediate corrective steps, including removal of the Education Minister and arrest of those allegedly involved in the leak.
He also questioned why accountability had not been fixed despite repeated examination-related controversies in recent years.
The remarks come amid growing political debate over examination reforms and student concerns following multiple reports of paper leaks in competitive exams across India.
