Credit War Over NEET? Sonam Wangchuk Camp Slams 'Insincere' Politics As INDIA Allies Trade Barbs
Credit War Over NEET? Sonam Wangchuk Camp Slams 'Insincere' Politics As INDIA Allies Trade Barbs Written By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 13:25 IST With
Credit War Over NEET? Sonam Wangchuk Camp Slams 'Insincere' Politics As INDIA Allies Trade Barbs Written By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 13:25 IST With accusations of opportunism flying between Congress, AAP, and SP, the focus risks shifting from students' demands to a contest over who gets credit for championing the cause Rapid Read While opposition parties have sought to corner the BJP-led government over alleged failures in examination governance, the Wangchuk camp has insisted that the movement is not about political point-scoring. (AFP) What began as a united show of support for students protesting irregularities in the NEET examination and demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has now spiralled into a political credit war, exposing cracks within the Opposition. A day after Congress leaders staged a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the NEET issue, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, publicly questioned the sincerity of political parties seeking to associate themselves with the movement. “For us, there is no opposition and no government. Parliament is the highest institution we respect and we want it to look at education," Angmo said, reiterating that the movement remains “apolitical". She added that while everyone is welcome to support the cause, it should be done “with purity of heart". “Whoever has come with their own agenda will fall by the wayside. We are aligned with every political party and every well-meaning individual that wants to take India to the next level." In a reference to the Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, which saw senior leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi being detained, Angmo said the demonstration lacked sincerity.
“It would have been more sincere if it was done by joining hands at Jantar Mantar. The public cannot be fooled anymore. This is an awakened India. Those who are insincere will be thrown out by the young generation. Political leaders have to walk the talk; they can’t gaslight anymore." AAP-Congress Sparring Angmo’s remarks also came amid an escalating spat between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), both members of the INDIA bloc. AAP accused the Congress of indulging in “petty politics" and attempting to hijack the student-led agitation instead of presenting a united opposition against the Centre. The party alleged there was a “jugalbandi" between the Congress and the BJP, claiming the Congress’s protest was aimed more at political optics than strengthening the movement. Taking to X, AAP MP Atishi spoke of the quick governmental response to Congress’s protest, contrasting it with the delayed attention to student demonstrators. AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh too questioned Congress’s motives. He criticized Rahul Gandhi’s invitation to join the Congress protest, alleging an attempt to overshadow the student-led movement at Jantar Mantar. The Congress, led by its key figures, has been demanding accountability from the government over recent police actions against protesters. Congress, however, hit back sharply. Congress MP Jothimani accused AAP of weakening the broader fight against the BJP by attacking fellow Opposition parties instead of focusing on the NEET issue. Friction With Samajwadi Party The discord is not limited to AAP and Congress.
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