New Delhi, July 23 -- Congress MP KC Venugopal on Thursday rejected Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's allegation that the Opposition was avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the NEET paper leak issue, asserting that the Opposition has consistently sought accountability from the government and demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

Speaking to reporters, Venugopal termed Rijiju's remarks "misleading" and said the country was demanding action against the minister responsible for the alleged examination irregularities.

"Whatever the Parliamentary Affairs Minister is saying is a completely misleading statement. From day one, the entire nation--students, families, and citizens--all are demanding the resignat...