Pm modi called the neet paper leak a “grave sin”—the opposition responded with a protest outside his residence

The political battle over the NEET paper leak intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Addressing the NDA Parliamentary Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the paper leak as a "grave sin", stressing that such incidents betray the trust of millions of students. He also said the government had already taken swift action against those responsible and would continue to deal firmly with the issue.

The Opposition, however, argued that the measures taken so far were not enough.

Soon after, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi led a protest near the Prime Minister's residence, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Along with seeking political accountability for the paper leak, Opposition leaders also called for an independent investigation into the police action against protesters, including the use of lathis and tear gas during demonstrations outside Parliament.

The developments underscore how the NEET controversy has evolved beyond an education issue into one of the biggest political flashpoints of the Monsoon Session, with both the government and the Opposition hardening their positions.