Parliament Showdown On NEET UG 2026: Kharge Seeks Resignation, Govt Ready For Debate

The NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy triggered another heated exchange in Parliament as the Opposition and the Government clashed over how the issue should be discussed. In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said that a fair discussion could only take place if the Education Minister resigned first. Meanwhile, in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated that the Government has been ready to discuss the NEET paper leak from day one, stressing that the debate should take place under agreed parliamentary rules and focus on protecting the future of India's students.