Govt has taken right decision: Gowda on CBI probe in NEET paper leak case

Amidst an uproar in the Rajya Sabha over the NEET issue, senior JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda on Friday appealed to the opposition to allow the House to function smoothly. He stated that the government cannot assign blame until the probe in the matter is completed. The Rajya Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as opposition members demanded a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), raised slogans, and entered the Well of the House during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address. Intervening during the discussion, Gowda expressed concern for the lakhs of students affected by the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the medical entrance exam. He stressed that the government, having ordered a CBI probe, had made the right decision. However, he emphasized that the investigation is not yet complete and the government cannot assign responsibility until it is concluded. He appealed to the opposition members to let the House function smoothly, but the protesting members did not relent. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi, who initiated the discussion on the Motion of Thanks, stated it was unfortunate that the opposition was continuing with protests and sloganeering despite an appeal for order by a senior member like Gowda.