'No Pre-Conditions, No Politics On NEET': In Rajya Sabha, Rijiju Urges Opposition For Parliament Debate

Published 23 July 2026 · politics

'No Pre-Conditions, No Politics On NEET': In Rajya Sabha, Rijiju Urges Opposition For Parliament Debate Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 11:25 IST Kiren

'No Pre-Conditions, No Politics On NEET': In Rajya Sabha, Rijiju Urges Opposition For Parliament Debate Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 11:25 IST Kiren Rijiju tells the Rajya Sabha there should be no preconditions or politics over the NEET issue, urging the Opposition to begin discussions in Parliament immediately. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses the Rajya Sabha, urging the Opposition to avoid politics and preconditions while discussing the NEET paper leak issue. (Photo: PTI) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday urged the Opposition to participate in a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue without imposing any preconditions, asserting that there should be “no politics" over a matter concerning the country’s students. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the government was ready to begin the discussion immediately and questioned the need for any conditions before the debate could take place. LIVE Updates On The Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 “Everyone has demanded a discussion on NEET. There should be no condition on discussion. If there is a condition, then it means your intentions are not right," the Union Minister said. Appealing to Opposition parties to allow Parliament to function, Rijiju said, “Don’t put preconditions. There should be no politics on NEET." He further urged all parties to discuss without any prior demands.

“I request you, don’t put conditions. Let us discuss without preconditions. We can begin today. We can start the discussion today itself," Rijiju said in the House. Referring to the Centre’s response to the controversy, Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already assured the country of strict action against those involved in paper leak cases. “The Prime Minister has already assured fast-track courts and strong punishment," he said, reiterating the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability in cases involving examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after Prime Minister Modi announced that fast-track courts would be set up to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leak cases. The Prime Minister also said that nothing was more important than the welfare and future of the country’s youth and assured that those responsible for compromising students’ future would not be spared. GOVERNMENT REITERATES READINESS FOR DEBATE Rijiju’s remarks in the Rajya Sabha come a day after the government formally reiterated in the Lok Sabha that it was prepared to discuss the NEET paper leak issue. On Wednesday, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister had informed the Lower House that the government had been ready for such a discussion from the very beginning. He had said that consultations among floor leaders were required to determine the rule under which the debate would be held, along with its date and duration.