Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has criticized the opposition’s attitude on the NEET issue. He said that the government is ready for discussion and the opposition should not do unnecessary politics. He said that discussion could have taken place under parliamentary procedure.
New Delhi [भारत]July 24 (ANI): Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Friday criticized the opposition for taking an “aggressive stance” on the NEET issue and said the concerns raised by them could have been discussed through the Business Advisory Committee and later on the floor of Parliament.
Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the government had invited the opposition for discussions and urged them to avoid “unnecessary politics” and engage in dialogue on the future of students and the country’s education system.
Yadav said, “I believe that the opposition should not resort to unnecessary politics, should not incite excitement and should not take advantage of situations for small political gains. Parliament is a big platform where complete discussion should take place.”
Yadav stressed that this issue should be debated on the floor of Parliament and the opposition should come forward for it.
He said, “And most importantly, it should be discussed in Parliament. The government, on its part, has invited the opposition for discussion.”
‘The opposition did not allow an environment for discussion’
Yadav further said that the opposition could have raised its concerns through the Business Advisory Committee and facilitated discussion in Parliament.
He said, “It seems quite ironic; I have been working in Parliament for almost 15 years. Whenever a parliamentary session starts, there is a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee. The government calls a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, but the opposition does not allow the environment to be created for it.”
He further said, “The issues that were in their mind could have been presented in the Business Advisory Committee, and then the time for discussion could have been fixed. Therefore, before this process could begin, such an aggressive stance and attitude was adopted that instead of discussion, there was tension in the atmosphere.”
Government committed to the interests of students
Yadav further said that the government has worked continuously to ensure that NEET is conducted and is planning a “robust system” to address the shortcomings in the examination process.
“I believe that under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, the government is working with great determination to conduct the NEET exam keeping in mind the interests of the students and taking all precautions,” Yadav said.
Sonam Wangchuk ends her fast
He also welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk ending her hunger strike after receiving written assurance from the government on the NEET exam issue and systemic reforms.
“For a long time, Sonam Wangchuk presented her concerns, and Nadda ji himself went to her and got her strike ended. This is a very positive development,” he said.
The Union Minister said that the second phase of the examination was also conducted and efforts are on to remove the shortcomings and strengthen the system.
“Also, if you see, the government has made consistent efforts to ensure that NEET is conducted this year. The second phase was also conducted. To overcome its shortcomings, plans are being made on how to create a robust system,” he said.
Wangchuk ended his hunger strike at Medanta Hospital late last night in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. He said that he had insisted on receiving written assurance from the government before ending his protest.
Wangchuk said, “The ministers who came from the government also gave this assurance. For the last two days, a very tough – how should I say – kind of ‘bargaining’ was going on because I wanted this assurance in writing. It took two extra days, and if needed I would have sat for more, but finally, today, they have given the assurance in writing.”
Opposition’s attack continues, Pradhan’s resignation sought
Meanwhile, the opposition continues to demand Pradhan’s resignation and a detailed discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded that the Prime Minister address the House and take action against those responsible for the alleged misbehavior with the protesting students.
Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi has also criticized the government’s response to the student protests, alleging that peaceful demonstrations were met with “cowardice and arbitrary brutality” and calling on the Center to stop police action and engage in dialogue.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has also reiterated his demand to abolish NEET. Sharing a post by DMK leader TRB Raja on Instagram, Stalin wrote, “#BanNEET”.
Meanwhile, CJP has announced that its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue till the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Its delegation is scheduled to meet Union ministers at the Constitution Club of India on Friday at 12.30 pm to discuss the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and reforms in the examination system. (ANI)
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