NEW DELHI, June 28: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a “respectful” and thorough discussion in Parliament regarding alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET exam, emphasizing its significance for the country’s youth.

Gandhi stressed that the NEET issue is of utmost importance and that opposition parties agree it should be prioritized for discussion above all other matters. Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, the Congress leader stated, “This is an issue concerning the youth, and the INDIA bloc believes it is the most important issue.”

He further added, “Parliament should send a message to the youth that both the government and opposition are united in addressing their concerns. I urge PM Modi to facilitate a respectful and comprehensive discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament, as it directly impacts the country’s youth.”

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG was conducted by the NTA on May 5, with approximately 24 lakh candidates participating. The results were announced on June 4, but allegations of question paper leaks in states such as Bihar and other irregularities followed soon after.

In response to these allegations, the Education Ministry canceled the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and NEET (postgraduate) examinations after receiving inputs that the exams’ integrity might have been compromised.