New Delhi: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday deplored the “betrayal by teachers entrusted with safeguarding NEET-UG”, saying individuals responsible for protecting the examination had “instead compromised its integrity.” He also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of scaring aspirants and seeking to “create anarchy”, while terming the CJP a “proxy” of disruptive forces.In his first detailed remarks since Sunday’s re-examination was conducted without any reported leak, Pradhan told TOI that NTA had assigned teachers sensitive responsibilities, “but some failed to honour the trust placed in them.” He described their alleged involvement in the breach of trust that undermined the May 3 examination and ultimately forced its cancellation.Mounting a political counterattack, Pradhan accused Rahul of indulging in “low-level politics” at a time when more than 22 lakh medical aspirants were preparing for the retest. He alleged that the Congress MP had attempted to unsettle students and derail their preparations instead of offering constructive suggestions to improve the system.The comments assume significance amid demands for Pradhan’s resignation from opposition parties and sections of youth following the paper leak and wider concerns over the examination system.He also targeted the Cockroach Janta Party, describing it as “a proxy for forces seeking to disrupt the system”. He alleged that people rejected through democratic process had returned under a different banner to target institutions. He further accused the group of raising slogans favouring forces seeking to divide the country.The remarks constitute Pradhan’s strongest response yet to the campaign seeking his removal. CJP protesters have continued their agitation at Jantar Mantar despite the successful conduct of the retest.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-US Partnership Will Shape The Coming Decades, Says US EnvoyQatar Emir Speaks To PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Ras Laffan Blast’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure Explained123Photostories6 fun facts about rabbits you probably didn’t knowPsychology says women who stand up for their children in family gatherings are challenging old beliefs, not disrespecting eldersFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of change123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingDelhi Rape MurderUS-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain
New Delhi: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday deplored the “betrayal by teachers entrusted with safeguarding NEET-UG”, saying individuals responsible for protecting the examination had “instead compromised its integrity.” He also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of scaring aspirants and seeking to “create anarchy”, while terming the CJP a “proxy” of disruptive forces.In his first detailed remarks since Sunday’s re-examination was conducted without any reported leak, Pradhan told TOI that NTA had assigned teachers sensitive responsibilities, “but some failed to honour the trust placed in them.” He described their alleged involvement in the breach of trust that undermined the May 3 examination and ultimately forced its cancellation.Mounting a political counterattack, Pradhan accused Rahul of indulging in “low-level politics” at a time when more than 22 lakh medical aspirants were preparing for the retest. He alleged that the Congress MP had attempted to unsettle students and derail their preparations instead of offering constructive suggestions to improve the system.The comments assume significance amid demands for Pradhan’s resignation from opposition parties and sections of youth following the paper leak and wider concerns over the examination system.He also targeted the Cockroach Janta Party, describing it as “a proxy for forces seeking to disrupt the system”. He alleged that people rejected through democratic process had returned under a different banner to target institutions. He further accused the group of raising slogans favouring forces seeking to divide the country.The remarks constitute Pradhan’s strongest response yet to the campaign seeking his removal. CJP protesters have continued their agitation at Jantar Mantar despite the successful conduct of the retest.
