New Delhi: The political battle over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak intensified on Thursday as NDA and Opposition MPs staged rival protests at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament complex during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
The competing demonstrations came amid continued student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and a heated confrontation between the government and the Opposition over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
NDA Targets Rahul Gandhi
Members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) organised a protest in response to the Congress’ July 21 demonstration near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
Holding placards and raising slogans, the ruling alliance accused the Congress of politicising the issue and attempting to mislead students.
One of the prominent slogans raised by NDA MPs read:
“Yuvakon ko mat bhadkao, Rahul Gandhi hosh me aao” (Don’t incite the youth, Rahul Gandhi, wake up).
Opposition Renews Demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
Meanwhile, Opposition MPs continued pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging accountability for irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG 2026 controversy.
Senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the protest inside the Parliament premises.
Opposition lawmakers displayed placards carrying messages such as:
- “Pradhan Sack”
- “Jaan Bachao, NEET Band Karo” (Save lives, stop NEET exams)
The Opposition also reiterated its demand for a discussion on the paper leak issue and accused the government of failing to protect students’ interests.
CJP Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar
Outside Parliament, supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability for alleged examination irregularities, sweeping education reforms, and the resignation of the Education Minister.
The movement has emerged as one of the focal points of the nationwide agitation over competitive examination leaks.
Sonam Wangchuk Offers Conditional End to Hunger Strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who joined the CJP protest on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike, said he is prepared to end his fast if the Centre provides a written assurance that no punitive legal action will be taken against students and youth who participated in the “Chalo Sansad” march on July 20.
His condition comes amid concerns over police action against protesters following clashes during the march to Parliament earlier this week.
PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts
As protests intensified both inside and outside Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government would establish fast-track courts to ensure swift trials and stringent punishment in examination paper leak cases.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting students.
“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!”
He added:
“We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”
The announcement comes as the paper leak controversy continues to dominate the Monsoon Session, with both the government and Opposition accusing each other of politicising the issue while students’ demands remain at the centre of the national debate.