GUWAHATI — Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has urged political entities not to exploit the NEET-UG examination controversy for political gain, framing the paper leak as a critical student welfare matter that demands legal and administrative resolution rather than partisan rhetoric.
Pegu’s comments came in response to a peaceful demonstration in Guwahati organized by the Croacroach Janta Party (CJP), where activists called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demanded stricter oversight of national entrance tests.
Student Protests & Call for Cabinet Accountability
The Guwahati demonstration highlighted rising concerns among competitive exam aspirants:
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Targeting Central Leadership: Demonstrators called for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down, citing a loss of public confidence in the administration of national testing frameworks.
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Demands for Structural Reform: CJP organizers stressed that their agitation was focused strictly on securing justice for impacted candidates and restoring integrity to future examinations.
Legal Actions & Examination Safeguards
Replying to queries at the state BJP headquarters, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu highlighted the official steps taken to restore system integrity:
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Non-Partisan Call: Pegu noted that while political parties operate under distinct ideologies, student-centric crises should remain unmarred by political posturing.
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Fast-Track Trials: The Minister affirmed that investigations are being conducted on high priority, with several suspects arrested and slated for fast-track prosecution to ensure complete accountability.
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Institutional Reinforcement: Citing assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pegu pointed out that the successful re-examination for NEET and the glitch-free conduct of subsequent major exams, such as the UPSC, demonstrate the effectiveness of newly introduced security protocols.
