Modi Appeals for Calm Amidst NEET Paper Leak Protests

New Delhi. Following violence during a protest by the Congress Janata Party (CJP) over the NEET question paper leak incident, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for restraint. Speaking on Tuesday, he urged people not to incite children towards unrest. Mentioning that it is society's responsibility to show the younger generation the right path, Prime Minister Modi said, 'It is easy to go down the wrong path, but very difficult to return to the right path.' He stated that it is our responsibility to bring them onto the right path. According to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who provided information after the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting held on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi said that those who leak examination question papers should be given the strictest punishment. Stating that preventing such incidents is a national responsibility, the Prime Minister urged all stakeholders to work together to establish a flawless examination system. According to Rijiju, Prime Minister Modi has called on NDA partners to remain united in legislative matters. He said that even with political differences, the common responsibility of all MPs is to work for the future of the country and the welfare of the youth, and he also appealed to the opposition parties to work constructively in Parliament. This statement from Prime Minister Modi came the day after thousands of supporters of the satirical political party CJP, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the education system, attempted to march towards Parliament despite a police ban. In central Delhi, police used tear gas and batons to disperse the protesters. During the action, many protesters claimed to be injured, while it is claimed that some people in the crowd threw stones. However, the Delhi Police have denied these allegations. This march took place amidst protests that have been ongoing for weeks over incidents of paper leaks, including the NEET controversy, where protesters have raised broader issues of education and employment.