Gogoi targets Centre over NEET row

Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday accused the Centre of failing to answer concerns raised by students and parents over the NEET controversy, saying accountability cannot be optional in a democracy.

Addressing reporters in New Delhi, Gogoi said the opposition would continue to press the government over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the handling of the examination process. He argued that transparency is essential in examinations that determine the future of millions of students.

"The government must answer legitimate questions raised by students and parents. In a democracy, accountability cannot be optional," Gogoi said.

The Congress leader alleged that repeated controversies surrounding competitive examinations point to deeper weaknesses in India's examination and recruitment system. He said public confidence in institutions responsible for conducting national-level tests had been undermined by recurring allegations of irregularities.

His remarks come amid continuing political debate over alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026. Opposition parties have questioned the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while investigations into alleged security breaches and the circulation of so-called "guess papers" are underway. The Centre has said it is strengthening examination security and introducing reforms to improve the integrity of future tests.