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On July 22, 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the Indian government agreed to hold a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the NEET paper leak controversy. The Opposition, led by Congress, has been demanding a debate on the alleged examination irregularities and is also seeking Pradhan's resignation over his handling of the issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju was asked to make a statement, but Congress leader K. C. Venugopal interrupted to reiterate the demand for Pradhan's resignation. The government has urged Speaker Birla to convene an all-party meeting to decide on the rule, date, and duration of the debate.
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The Opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue and is also seeking the resignation of Mr. Pradhan over the handling of the controversy surrounding alleged examination irregularities.
Published - July 22, 2026 02:50 pm IST - New Delhi PTI
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) as the government agreed to a discussion on the NEET paper leak in the Lok Sabha.
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According to officials, Mr. Pradhan met Mr. Birla in Parliament soon after the government told the Lok Sabha that it is willing to hold a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue.
The government had urged Speaker Birla to convene a meeting of all parties to decide on the rule, date, and duration of the debate.
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As soon as the House reassembled at noon after an earlier adjournment, Mr. Birla asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to make a statement. However, Congress leader K. C. Venugopal intervened to assert that the Opposition is also seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue and is also seeking the resignation of Mr. Pradhan over the handling of the controversy regarding the alleged examination irregularities.
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