Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to make a formal statement in Parliament on the NEET paper leaks, calling for the Education Minister’s dismissal and accountability for forceful actions against protesters; Modi countered with a video pledge and a plan to bring a fast-track bill, prompting Kharge and others to demand parliamentary discussion rather than late-night addresses. Rahul Gandhi joined in criticizing the approach, reinforcing calls for a detailed debate in Parliament on education reforms and accountability.