Modi Urges NDA MPs to Guide Youth, Not Incite Them

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked National Democratic Alliance (NDA) lawmakers to focus on guiding young people rather than stirring them up, a day after a large student protest broke out in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam.

Modi’s Message to Lawmakers

Speaking at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting held at the G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building, the Prime Minister told MPs that steering someone toward wrongdoing is far simpler than helping them return to the right course, and that guiding students back onto that path is a shared responsibility. His remarks came against the backdrop of mounting anger among NEET aspirants and their families, many of whom have accused authorities of mishandling the exam process this year.

Background of the Protest

The protest in Delhi drew a large turnout of students demanding accountability over reported lapses in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026, one of India’s most competitive medical entrance examinations. While the exact nature of the irregularities continues to be debated, the scale of the demonstration appears to have prompted the Prime Minister to address the issue directly with his party’s lawmakers, signalling the government’s awareness of the political sensitivity surrounding the matter.

Modi’s comments suggest an attempt to strike a balance between acknowledging student frustration and cautioning his own party members against actions or statements that could further inflame tensions. With NEET-related controversies having triggered unrest in previous years as well, the Prime Minister’s intervention indicates the issue remains a politically delicate one that the government is keen to manage carefully in the weeks ahead.