Rahul Gandhi Hijacked the NEET Debate? Have Students Been Forgotten?
The NEET paper leak protests shook the country, forcing the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and bringing student anger to the forefront. But just days later, has the focus shifted away from the students?
In this editorial, Padmaja Joshi asks whether Parliament lost sight of the real issue. Did Rahul Gandhi's remarks and the political slugfest with the BJP overshadow the concerns of students and families affected by the examination crisis? Has the debate moved from accountability over paper leaks to a battle over political optics and personalities?
