NEET controversy: Opposition's All-Out Attack On Centre, Minister reiterats fairness

Opposition leaders have targeted the Centre over the massive row surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) -- an all-India examination for admission to medical courses -- that has triggered protests by aspirants in several parts of the country.

On the other hand, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the ongoing NEET controversy today, reiterating the government's commitment to accountability and fairness. Pradhan emphasised that strict actions will be taken against any officials found guilty of malpractice.

The DMK said the Centre was a nothing more than a "spectator" and backing coaching centres. While, The Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe. Targeting the Centre over the raging issue, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said grace marks are not the only problem. "There has been rigging, papers have been leaked, and corruption has taken place. 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the "scam in NEET" has devastated more than 24 lakh students and their families. The Opposition party's general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has said the Education Minister's "arrogant response" ignores the cries of 24 lakh students and their parents.

Other INDIA allies have also joined the protest against the exam. RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejasjwi Yadav said paper leaks are "inevitable" whenever the BJP is in power at the Centre or in the state.