Critics of the government’s handling of the NEET crisis argue that the administration has failed to provide the swift accountability and transparency that students and their families deserve. For many, the protests led by the opposition are a direct consequence of the government’s perceived indifference to the distress caused by repeated examination irregularities. By focusing on the political optics of the protests rather than the substance of the students' grievances, the government is accused of attempting to deflect responsibility for a systemic failure that has jeopardized the futures of millions of young people.
Those critical of the government emphasize that the resignation of the Education Minister is a necessary step to signal genuine accountability. They argue that when an examination system as critical as the NEET-UG suffers from such significant lapses, the leadership must take moral responsibility for the distress and loss of trust among the student population. The use of police force against protesters is seen by critics as an attempt to suppress legitimate dissent and silence the voices of those who are most affected by the corruption and mismanagement within the testing agency.
From this viewpoint, the government’s claim that it is ready for a parliamentary debate rings hollow when it is accompanied by accusations of political exploitation. Critics maintain that the urgency of the situation requires immediate, decisive action, including structural changes to the examination body and a transparent disclosure of the investigation's findings. By failing to address these demands directly, the government is seen as prioritizing its political survival over the fundamental rights of students to a fair and meritocratic entrance process.