NEET leak row keeps Parliament at standstill as Centre, Opposition dig in

Amid an escalating standoff over NEET paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for paper leak cases. The announcement came following a 26-day hunger strike by activist Sonam Wangchuk and protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. However, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and protesting groups maintained their demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before any discussion in Parliament. Protesters rejected the government's offer for talks, demanding negotiations at a neutral venue like the Constitution Club of India. With Parliament deadlocked and talks stalled, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a nationwide protest on Friday against police brutalities.