Karnataka announces it will form a probe panel following allegations of “NEET exam chaos,” which have triggered a political dispute. In statements reported by NDTV, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge cites figures to challenge claims about disruptions. He says 720 candidates are assigned to the examination centre, with 142 absent, while only three students allegedly missed the exam. The controversy is framed by political parties as a dispute over whether the examination process was affected and how any irregularities should be understood. Karnataka’s decision to investigate is presented as a response to public concern and competing claims. The probe is intended to examine what occurred around the NEET examination and the circumstances behind the allegations. While sources differ in how they interpret the situation politically, they converge on the central developments: the complaint over alleged NEET-related disorder and the state’s plan to review the matter through a formal panel. The investigation’s findings are expected to clarify the timeline, turnout, and any procedural lapses, if any.