New Delhi, July 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told NDA MPs that the government prioritised the NEET re-test and ensured the results were declared without delay so that students' futures were not affected. He made the remarks during the NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, briefing reporters after the meeting, said the Prime Minister stressed that the government "stands with the students" and called for strict action against those responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak.

Appealing against the politicisation of the issue, Rijiju said paper leaks are a matter of national concern.

"On the NEET exam, the PM said we stand with the students. Those involved in ...