NEET crisis: Modi’s foreign trips vs national outcry have become a central point of debate as the medical education system faces a severe challenge. Over 75 days after the NEET paper leak incident, the issue remains a major headache for the Prime Minister Modi government. Students across the country are deeply worried about the leak of the NEET question paper, yet the Prime Minister remained busy with foreign tours, drawing accusations of ignoring this critical national matter. Student unions and intellectuals have been protesting constantly, but the lack of response from the top leadership has become ironic.
The NEET paper leak became a national issue, with only Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan coming forward to address the media. He stated that strict action is necessary, arrests are being made, and a re-exam is being conducted. However, by June 1, four students committed suicide, while Modi went on another foreign tour. Ministers made insensitive remarks, calling the protests a cockroach party, and even during calls for a Parliament siege, the government ignored the situation.
As social activists and intellectuals joined the movement, the agitation turned into a surge. After the Parliament siege on July 20, the Prime Minister spoke out for the first time, calling the NEET issue a national issue. Experts question the sincerity of this response, suggesting the crisis arose from neglect, slowness, and a display of power. The Center’s principle of ‘Don’t question the result of our work’ is now uniting the country in dissent.
Fearing a dharna in Delhi, trains were stopped. The NEET crisis is not a race problem but a government problem. If not resolved soon, it will become a national problem and cause significant trouble for the government. The ongoing protests highlight the deep disconnect between the administration and the affected students.