India, July 28 -- The NEET paper leak controversy dominated proceedings in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as Opposition leaders targeted the government over examination irregularities and accountability during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticised the government over the appointment of the education minister, alleging that the BJP had chosen a person who had defended rapists. His remarks came amid Opposition protests over the alleged use of pellet guns during the crackdown on NEET protesters.

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"After all these young people were protesting about the education system, the BJP puts a man who is a defender of rapists. That is the filthiest kind of man. Th...