Raghav Chadha Slams Opposition Over NEET Protest Politicization

Chadha framed the legislative push for the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as a necessary institutional response to a national crisis. He compared the government's approach to treating a major illness, asserting that the new framework elevates paper leaks to the status of heinous crimes, comparable to offenses under POCSO or crimes against women. By bringing these cases under fast-track courts, the administration aims to dismantle the nexus of "mafia" operations that undermine student hard work.

The debate highlights a growing friction between the ruling party and the Opposition. Chadha challenged the consistency of his political rivals, questioning why exam irregularities in opposition-ruled states like Punjab and Karnataka do not receive the same national scrutiny as the NEET crisis. He accused political leaders of exploiting student grievances for social media visibility, claiming that students are often pushed to the front lines of protests while organizers remain safely behind the camera. The Bill, which passed both houses despite an Opposition walkout, remains a point of contention as critics argue the government is prioritizing a legislative fix to quell public unrest rather than addressing the deeper, systemic failures within the examination process.