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Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition 
23 Jul 2026

The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.

According to ANI sources, the Centre is ready for a discussion on the matter but wants it to be held "without any preconditions," including demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Meeting of floor leaders likely to be called
Ongoing discussions

The government is also expected to call a meeting of floor leaders soon to build consensus on the discussion.

The move comes as Parliament has been repeatedly adjourned, mainly over the NEET issue this week.

Earlier on Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after opposition protests led to an adjournment.

No politics over student matters, Rijiju says
Call for participation

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha after the House reconvened at noon following an earlier adjournment, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to the opposition to join the discussion without preconditions.

"There should be no condition on discussion. If there is a condition, then it means your intentions are not right," he said

He stressed that there should be "no politics" over a matter concerning students.

Rijiju also said the opposition can decide the date and duration of the discussion.

Fast-track courts for swift punishment
Government's commitment

Rijiju also said the Prime Minister has already assured fast-track courts and strong punishment for those involved in paper leak cases.

Speaking to reporters later, he said the matter is a concern for everybody.

"There are cases of paper leaks in different states. So it's a concern for everybody. It is not a concern for one party or one state because paper leaks have happened in so many places," he said.