Congress Demands Justice in NEET-UG Paper Leak Scandal

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress held protests against the Center over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding a probe into the alleged paper leak. Party members, led by Raman Bhalla, criticized the BJP government and called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation to restore student trust and ensure examination transparency.

The protests come after the National Testing Agency canceled NEET (UG) 2026, promising a reconduct and a CBI inquiry into the allegations. Bhalla accused the government of failing the youth by allowing widespread paper leaks, citing past irregularities in Bihar and Rajasthan as examples.

The Congress underscored the negative impact on students' morale due to postponements after extensive preparations and pushed for strict actions against those involved. They highlighted ongoing recruitment scams and urged the government to actively combat corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)