Jitu Patwari Blames BJP Paper Mafia for NEET Aspirant Death
A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh following the tragic death of a NEET aspirant in Indore. Congress leader Jitu Patwari has fiercely criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, categorizing the student’s suspected suicide as a institutional murder driven by a corrupt system and paper leaks.
Key Highlights
- A 2026 NEET aspirant allegedly committed suicide by jumping from her Indore residential building.
- Congress chief Jitu Patwari directly blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- An audio conversation between Patwari and the deceased student’s grieving father was released on social media.
- The opposition has intensified demands for the immediate resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Jitu Patwari on Friday termed the BJP a ‘corrupt system’ and held the party responsible for NEET aspirant Avantika Mauryaβs death in Indore.
After the news broke, Patwari contacted Avantikaβs father. The student had allegedly jumped from the third floor of her building on Thursday night and succumbed to her injuries on Friday morning around 5 am.
Patwari also shared an audio clip of the conversation on his official X handle.
Captioning the post, Patwari made serious allegations against the BJP. He wrote, βThe news of student Avantika Maurya’s suicide while preparing for NEET in Indore is extremely heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.β
He further alleged, βThe hands of the BJP’s paper mafia are stained with the blood of many innocent children. This is not a death, but a murder committed by the BJP’s corrupt system. Narendra Modi and Dharmendra Pradhan are responsible for this death.β
βMay God grant the departed soul a place at His holy feet and give strength to the grieving family to bear this immense loss. Dharmendra Pradhan must resign,β Patwari concluded.
During the conversation, Patwari asked, βWhat happened to your daughter? I just got to know about itβ¦ what happened?β
The father replied that she had been preparing for NEET for the last 3 years and had appeared depressed for the past 2 to 3 days. He added that the incident seemed to be a case of suicide rather than an accident.
Expressing condolences, Patwari said, βThis is a very sad matter; I have no words. We are fully with you in every way. This is my personal number β if you ever need anything or want to talk, please donβt hesitate to reach out to me.β
Future Outlook
The escalating political friction over national competitive exams indicates a looming legislative showdown in parliament. As student protests gain momentum across multiple states, the government faces severe pressure to implement radical structural reforms within the National Testing Agency. Observers anticipate stringent federal anti-paper leak laws will be fast-tracked to restore institutional credibility.
FAQs
Who was Avantika Maurya?
Avantika Maurya was a medical aspirant who had been dedicatedly preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in Indore for three years before her tragic demise.
What allegations did Jitu Patwari make against the government?
The Congress leader claimed that the ruling party’s corrupt governance and structural failures concerning exam management directly contributed to the student’s distress, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
What did the student’s father reveal about the incident?
The father stated that his daughter had been showcasing signs of severe depression for a couple of days prior to the incident and confirmed the nature of the tragedy as a suicide.
