"Positive discussion should should take place, there is a system for it": Kiren Rijiju says Govt ready to discuss NEET paper leak
New Delhi, July 22
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak should be held at the earliest in the Parliament, calling all opposition parties to contribute in framing an agenda for the discussion without wasting further business hours of both houses.
The minister said that a discussion "just for the sake of it" should not happen, asserting that the government wants a fruitful discussion on the matter since it concerns the youth of the nation.
"We have, from Day 1 have informed the opposition leaders, Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak and all other linked issues. We are ready for it, but under which rule this discussion will take place has to be decided. A positive discussion should take place; there is a system for it. What steps the government has taken on this issue should also be brought to the public," he said.
Rijiju continued, "If we don't discuss it, then how will the public know what action the government has taken? We have again formally made a statement that there should be no delay on this issue."
Earlier in the day, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday had informed the Lok Sabha that the government is ready to discuss the issue of the NEET UG paper leak.
Addressing the Lower House, Rijiju said, "For three days, the government has formally offered that discussions be held. The government is ready to discuss NEET paper leak issues. The discussion will happen based on rules, and what its duration will be. A discussion with floor leaders of all parties should be held on when and how the discussion should take place."
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the government is ready to discuss the issue and invited opposition parties to discuss the agenda for discussion.
Amid uproar by the opposition, the House was adjourned till 2 pm.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rijiju ji is right that there should be a proper discussion under the rules. But why did the government wait so long? The NEET paper leak happened weeks ago and students are still uncertain about their future. The whole system needs a thorough overhaul - from setting papers to conducting exams.
This is a fair point. As someone working in the education sector abroad, I've seen how transparency in exam processes is paramount. India needs to modernize its examination system - digital delivery, blockchain-based verification, and stricter protocols. The paper leak is just a symptom of a deeper problem.
Honestly, I'm tired of these political games. The opposition wants discussion, the government says ready - but nothing happens. Meanwhile, students who spent years preparing are left hanging. My younger sister is one of them and she's been crying for days. Please just decide what you want to do and do it fast! 😡
The government should set up a permanent independent body for conducting all major entrance exams, just like the Election Commission. Until then, such scams will keep happening. But I appreciate Rijiju ji's stance - at least they're not running away from the discussion like some other issues. Let's hope the discussion leads to concrete action.
I'm a medical student and this whole episode has been traumatic for everyone involved. The government needs to understand that it's not just about politics - it's about the future of lakhs of young Indians. If the discussion happens, it must address how to prevent such incidents in the future. No more bandaids on a broken system!
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