PM Modi on NEET paper leak at NDA meet: We stand with students, guilty must face strict action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA MPs that the government prioritised the NEET re-test and ensured the results were declared without delay so that students' futures were not affected. He made the remarks during the NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, briefing reporters after the meeting, said the Prime Minister stressed that the government "stands with the students" and called for strict action against those responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak.

Appealing against the politicisation of the issue, Rijiju said paper leaks are a matter of national concern.

"On the NEET exam, the PM said we stand with the students. Those involved in paper leaks must face strict action, in consultation with top lawyers. Paper leaks are a matter of national concern and must not be politicised. Strict action should be taken not only by the Centre but also by states wherever paper leaks occur," ANI quoted Rijiju as saying.

Describing the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting as “very fruitful”, Rijiju said the Prime Minister guided MPs on several important issues, including India's recent achievements and the free trade agreements it has signed with various countries.

“The Prime Minister provided guidance to all... It was a very productive meeting. The Prime Minister addressed several significant issues and offered his guidance. He highlighted the successes the country has achieved in recent months and spoke about the FTAs signed with various nations,” ANI reported.

Key takeaways from PM Modi's remarks at NDA meeting, as pointed out by Rijiju:

• According to the Prime Minister, the government took immediate action upon receiving reports of irregularities, arresting and jailing 13 individuals.
• Prioritising the students' futures, a re-examination was successfully conducted without delay in declaring the results, PM Modi said.
• PM Modi emphasised that stringent steps are being taken to avert future leaks
• The Prime Minister stressed the need to punish the guilty and collaboratively establish a foolproof system.
• PM urged States to join hands with the Centre to ensure that no future paper leaks occur.

These comments follow the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Monday protest over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The demonstrators were met with force as they demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the agitation, several people were injured as police conducted a "lathi-charge" at the protesters. Even tear gas was used to prevent students from marching to Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Opposition condemns use of force to control CJP protest

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12.00 noon after the Opposition raised issues of lathi-charge and tear-gassing of students protesting the NEET paper leak. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament's Monsoon Session on the alleged brutality against students and the NEET examination paper leak crisis.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said he met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with Opposition MPs regarding the issue of concern. In a post on X, he wrote, “Met the Lok Sabha Speaker today along with MPs of the Opposition. Our demand is simple: Parliament must have a detailed discussion on the brutality unleashed on students yesterday and on the government's complete lack of accountability for the examination crisis.”