Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Kanhaiya Kumar, criticize the central government over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak and the cancellation of the exam. Across reports, Gandhi questions Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response and repeatedly asks why Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned or been sacked despite multiple incidents of paper leaks. The criticism is linked to what Congress leaders describe as repeated disruptions to NEET examinations, including comparisons to the 2024 leak.
Several outlets report that the NEET-UG 2026 exam is cancelled due to the paper leak, affecting a large number of aspirants (one report cites about 23 lakh). The matter is under investigation by the CBI, according to Times of India. Congress leaders also allege that the government’s actions are inadequate and raise additional concerns, including a row involving CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which Kanhaiya Kumar says the government has failed to conduct properly.
Congress figures call for Pradhan’s resignation and for a more foolproof system to prevent future leaks. Protests are announced or described, including a planned march in Bengaluru on May 21, while students are shown demonstrating in other reports.
