Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over NEET video, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his video message on the alleged NEET paper leak controversy reiterating the Congress partys demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanIn a post on X Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of failing to address the core demands of protesting students and called for action against those responsible for the alleged irregularities in the examination processRahul Gandhi renews demand for Education Ministers resignationReacting to the Prime Ministers announcement that the Centre would introduce stricter measures against examination paper leaks Gandhi said students were seeking accountability rather than assurancesMr Modi our students are demanding Dharmendra Pradhans resignation Dont insult their intelligence with this pathetic midnight video Sack Pradhan Punish those who beat students ApologiseThe Congress leaders remarks came shortly after Prime Minister Modi announced that the Union Cabinet would discuss a draft Bill providing for stricter action against paper leak casesOpposition steps up pressure on CentreThe alleged irregularities in the National EligibilitycumEntrance Test NEET have triggered protests in several parts of the country with opposition parties demanding accountability from the CentreThe Congress and other opposition parties have repeatedly called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan alleging that the government has failed to adequately address concerns surrounding the examination processThe Centre has maintained that it is taking steps to strengthen the legal framework against examination fraud and has proposed introducing legislation providing for stricter punishment in paper leak casesCJP to continue protest despite Wangchuk ending fastMeanwhile Cockroach Janta Party CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuks decision to end his 26day hunger strike but said the partys agitation would continueWe are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days Thank you sir for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice By putting your own life on the line you awakened the conscience of an entire nation Your life is far too precious to this country Dipke said in a postHe added that the CJPs peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar would continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resignsWangchuk ends hunger strike after government assurancesEarlier in the day Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh doctors and family membersHis 26day fast had drawn nationwide attention and prompted appeals from across the political spectrum with around 65 Members of Parliament urging him to end the protestThe conclusion of the hunger strike followed discussions between government representatives and those associated with the protest over issues related to examination reforms and accountabilityNEET controversy continues to dominate political debateThe alleged NEET paper leak has emerged as a major political issue with student protests opposition criticism and demands for reforms keeping pressure on the Centre