Kiren Rijiju says government is ready for NEET debate, opposition parties accused of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue

‘It’s wrong to find excuses not to discuss NEET’: Kiren Rijiju targets Oppn in RS

New Delhi: The Center reiterated in Parliament on Tuesday that it is ready to discuss the NEET file leak case and all related issues with the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kieron Rijiju It said the government remained prepared to debate the matter in accordance with parliamentary rules.According to ANI report, Rijiju, while addressing the House of Representatives during the monsoon session, said the government has been expressing its willingness to discuss the issue since the session began. His comments came as disruption continued in the House of Lords over opposition calls for the resignation of the federal education minister. Dharmendra Pradhan.Government reiterates readiness to discussAddressing the House of Representatives, Rijiju said: “The government today said in Parliament that we are ready to discuss the NEET paper leak case and all related matters related to it. The government stands ready to discuss issues concerning the country and its youth. “He added: “The system for discussions within parliament has been established; discussions should be meaningful and should be conducted within the rules.”The minister also said the government would submit details related to the issue to Parliament. He said: “The government will also provide details of all events that occurred following the leak of the NEET documents in the House of Representatives and inform the country.”Rijiju criticizes opposition debateRijiju said the government has expressed its willingness to discuss the issue with Congress leaders and leaders of other political parties.“I want to present the government’s position in the House. From the first day of the monsoon session, the government has been saying that we are ready to discuss all important issues. We have been ready to discuss the NEET paper leak issue from the very beginning. We are ready now,” he said.He further said: “We have expressed to Congress leaders as well as other party leaders that the government is ready for discussions, but how to conduct discussions will have to be decided after meeting everyone under the chairmanship.”Speaking about the opposition’s stance, Rijiju said: “If you are looking for excuses not to have discussions, then that is not right.”He also said, “Our government is ready to discuss the NEET exam and related matters for the future of the youth. We have a responsibility to tell the country what measures the government is taking. “Opposition maintains demandThe minister’s remarks came after the Union House witnessed chaos during the monsoon session. Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that the Opposition will not participate in discussions on NEET unless Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Following the protest, House proceedings were adjourned to 3 p.m.