Education
Kejriwal Questions Centre’s Response to NEET Paper Leak Allegations
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has attacked the Centre over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, questioning the government’s response and claiming that India’s education system has fallen into the hands of examination mafias.
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Central Government over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, claiming that the country’s education system has fallen into the “clutches of the mafia.”
Reacting to reports that question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) would be transported to examination centres with the assistance of the Indian Air Force, Kejriwal questioned the effectiveness of such measures in preventing future leaks.
In a post on social media platform X, the AAP leader alleged that the government was focusing on symbolic actions rather than addressing the root causes behind repeated examination irregularities.
Kejriwal argued that merely changing the mode of transportation of examination papers would not resolve the problem of paper leaks. He also questioned why such extraordinary measures were being discussed when examinations around the world are conducted without similar arrangements.
Key Remarks by Kejriwal
- Alleged that the education system is under the influence of examination mafias.
- Criticised the government’s handling of alleged NEET paper leak cases.
- Questioned whether using the Indian Air Force for paper transportation would prevent leaks.
- Called for addressing the root causes of examination-related irregularities.
The NEET examination is one of India’s largest and most competitive entrance tests, serving as the gateway for admissions to undergraduate medical courses across the country.
Concerns over examination security and paper leaks have remained a major issue in recent years, prompting demands from opposition parties and student groups for stronger safeguards and greater accountability.
The Centre has maintained that it is taking necessary measures to ensure the integrity and transparency of competitive examinations and to prevent malpractice.
The latest remarks add a political dimension to the ongoing debate over examination reforms, student welfare, and the security of high-stakes national entrance tests.