Congress Demands Accountability as NEET-UG Protests Escalate

Tewari argues that the current unrest, sparked by the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, mirrors the systemic frustrations seen in historic movements like the 1990 anti-Mandal protests. He advocates for the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to conduct a comprehensive audit of the nation’s educational framework, framing the student anger as a symptom of broader economic anxieties including rising unemployment and inflation.

In response, Union Minister Jitendra Singh maintains that the administration has consistently sought engagement, citing multiple open invitations for student leaders to join formal discussions. The government remains committed to a negotiation-based resolution, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirming that cases involving examination irregularities will be fast-tracked through the court system to ensure accountability.