Dubey Defends Centre’s Response To NEET Row
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday defended the Centre’s handling of the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made it clear that those responsible would face the strictest punishment. He also called for stronger legal provisions against examination fraud and urged the Opposition to allow a detailed discussion in Parliament.
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Dubey said the government was committed to ensuring speedy justice through fast-track courts and stricter legislation.
‘Paper Leak Became An Excuse For Some Students’
Commenting on the examination controversy, Dubey said not every unsuccessful candidate should attribute their performance to the alleged paper leak.
Pointing to the intense competition in medical entrance examinations, he said, “There are around 65,000 medical seats, but about 22 lakh students appear in the examination every year. Every parent believes that their child is bright and academically capable.”
He further remarked, “Students tried to convince their parents that they are good at studies but could not compete because the examination paper got leaked. They used the paper leak as an excuse for their failure.”
‘Students Should Focus On Preparation, Not Protests’
The BJP leader appealed to parents and students to prioritise academic preparation instead of participating in ongoing demonstrations.
According to Dubey, “Parents and students need to understand that Jantar Mantar is not the place for them. If they want to get into a medical college, an engineering college or the civil services, they must focus on their studies.”
He said sustained preparation and hard work remained the only path to success in competitive examinations.
Centre Seeking Stronger Punishment Through Parliament
Dubey said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informed BJP MPs that the government intended to ensure the toughest possible punishment for those arrested in connection with the alleged paper leak case.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s announcement on fast-track courts, he said the government wanted Parliament to debate the issue so that stronger legal provisions could be introduced.
He suggested that lawmakers could consider stricter penalties, including life imprisonment, confiscation of assets and even capital punishment for those found guilty of orchestrating large-scale examination paper leaks.
According to Dubey, such measures would require parliamentary approval and could only become law after a comprehensive debate in both Houses.
