Govt Never Blocked Student Protests Over NEET Paper Leak, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government did not obstruct students from protesting over the NEET paper leak controversy. Authorities arrested those responsible for the leak and ensured they faced judicial proceedings. A re-examination was conducted swiftly to prevent students from losing an academic year. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan subsequently resigned following the completion of the re-examination process. Sitharaman also noted that India faces inflation risks this year stemming from both external and domestic factors.

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