Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to prevent paper leaks in future examinations across the country. Mr Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring strict action against those involved in recent NEET examination paper leaks and safeguarding the interests of the country’s youth. The Prime Minister said this while addressing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting also known as Mangal Milan at Parliament House complex today.

 

Talking to the media, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said that the government acted immediately after receiving information about the NEET paper leak. Mr Modi said that all those involved in the paper leak case have been arrested, with 13 accused currently lodged in jail.

 

The Prime Minister stressed that those responsible should face the strictest possible punishment. Mr Rijiju said that during the meeting, the Prime Minister said that strict steps have been taken to prevent such paper leaks in the future.

 

Mr Rijiju said that Prime Minister Modi also spoke about the Free Trade Agreements that India has signed with several countries. During the meeting, Mr Modi said that in every Free Trade Agreement, the interests of Indian farmers have been given the highest priority. He emphasized that all such agreements have been concluded keeping the welfare of farmers and the national interest at the forefront.

        

Referring to the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Prime Minister said the NDA will play a constructive and positive role in ensuring the passage of Bills. Mr Rijiju appealed to opposition parties to cooperate in Parliament, saying that while political differences may exist, all Members of Parliament have been elected to serve the nation, safeguard its future, and work for the welfare of its youth. He called upon all political parties to work together in the larger national interest.

 

During the meeting, NDA alliance partners passed a congratulatory motion honouring Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.