INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 22nd July 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 22nd July 2026.

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1. NEET Protest Escalates into National Political Flashpoint

The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak intensified as Opposition parties united behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student movement. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government criticised the Opposition for choosing "political spectacle over democratic debate" while reiterating its willingness to discuss the issue in Parliament. The incident reflects the transformation of an examination-related grievance into a broader debate on governance, accountability and youth aspirations. While the Opposition argues that moral responsibility demands ministerial accountability, the government insists institutional reforms are preferable to symbolic resignations. The larger democratic lesson is that examination integrity is directly linked to public trust in governance. Sustainable reforms require transparent recruitment systems, stronger digital security, independent investigation of leaks and restoration of confidence among students through credible institutional mechanisms rather than prolonged political confrontation.

2. Prime Minister Calls for a Foolproof Examination System