NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday criticized the leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for its protest over the NEET issue, alleging that students were being used as political tools to create disruptions during the monsoon Parliament session. The remarks were made in a post shared on X.In the release, the minister said the government had conveyed its willingness to hold a comprehensive discussion on NEETs in Parliament. He alleged that despite this, the Congress chose to stage a dharna outside the Prime Minister’s residence instead of participating in the parliamentary debate, claiming that the protest caused inconvenience to the public and ignored established security protocols.The minister claims to focus on the political confrontationPradhan said the Congress had opted for what he described as political spectacle instead of democratic discussion. He alleged that the aim of the party was to create disruptions rather than seeking solutions related to students’ concerns.Referring to Rahul Gandhi, the minister claimed that the issue was not about the students but about creating a political confrontation after, according to him, the government had already opened avenues for discussion.The government reiterates the provision for the parliamentary debateThe Education Minister stated that the government remains committed to debating NEETs and addressing the concerns raised by students in the House of Parliament. He said the government was ready for a comprehensive discussion on the examination and related issues during the ongoing session.Pradhan added that students should be given certainty, solutions and accountability. He said the government’s focus remains on responding to genuine concerns raised by young people through parliamentary processes.The statements highlight the government’s stated positionIn his post X, the minister said that students deserve answers, reforms and accountability rather than political confrontations. He stated that the government remains committed to achieving these goals while addressing issues related to NEETs.The post comes amid ongoing political exchanges over the conduct of the medical entrance exam and demands for discussion during the monsoon session of Parliament. While criticizing the Congress protest, the minister reiterated that the government is ready to debate the matter in the House and address the concerns through parliamentary procedures. The statement reflects the position of the government as articulated by the Minister of Education in his publication on social networks.