JP Nadda also listed cases of paper leakage and examination irregularities in opposition-ruled states and questioned Rahul Gandhi’s “selective” anger.
Union Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday addressed a press conference amidst the CJP, the opposition and thousands of students seeking accountability over the NEET-UG examination paper leak. While addressing LoP Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of 152 paper leaks in 10 years in India, Nadda said these allegations will be investigated. However, the former BJP national president also recounted instances of leakage of papers in opposition-ruled states, and questioned Rahul Gandhi’s “selective” anger.
Nadda said: “Why are you so selective? Why did you not question the member governments of the All India Bloc alliance? This clearly shows that you have a motive, and that you are not giving priority to students.” He also accused Gandhi of trying to exploit “political purposes” against the backdrop of student issues. Follow live updates on CJP protest in Delhi here.
Nadda listed cases of alleged examination irregularities and malpractices in Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, among other cities, citing times when the opposition was in power.
What did Rahul Gandhi claim?
In a press conference held earlier today, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the education system was rigged and everyone was aware of it. He said that 152 paper leaks occurred during the past ten years, or an average of one leak per month. “What we know is that there have been 152 paper leaks over the past decade. If you do the math, that means roughly one leak every month,” Gandhi said.
He also claimed that there had been no convictions over the decade despite the scale of examination irregularities.
Responding to the Law Party’s allegations, JP Nadda said: “This is a matter of investigation and the government, as a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation.” He also confirmed that the government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak.
“He will respond to Wangchuk’s message.”
JP Nadda also said the government would respond to a letter written by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been observing an indefinite fast for weeks.
Wangchuk, who is currently hospitalized in Gurugram, earlier today wrote an open letter to Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, saying he was ready to end his hunger strike if the government assured him that no legal action would be taken against student protesters who were involved in a heated clash with police near Jantar Mantar.
Read also: Wangchuk is set to end quickly today if the government confirms no action will be taken against protesters, and releases a new video
Wangchuk said the students were peaceful in their protest.
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