Patna, July 20 -- Amid a reported controversy surrounding a decision to paint Govt Model schools in Bihar in Saffron, JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said that education should not be linked to colours while backing the Centre's handling of the NEET issue.

Speaking to ANI, Jha said education is for everyone and should not be politicised.

"Education has no colour. Nitish Kumar had initiated such Model Schools. Education is for everyone. I don't think it should be given any colour," he said.

Responding to issues being raised by the Opposition over the alleged NEET paper leak, the JD(U) MP said the government had acted promptly and did not attempt to cover up the matter.

"As far as NEET is concerned, the government didn't do any cover-up. When i...