Youth Congress Stages Protest in South Mumbai Over Alleged NEET Paper Leak, Demands Parliamentary Probe

During the demonstration, participants raised slogans targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government, accusing it of failing to safeguard the integrity of national examinations. Zeenat Shabreen alleged that the alleged paper leak had jeopardised the future of nearly 2.4 million students and severely damaged the aspirations of their parents.

She further demanded the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on moral grounds and called for compensation for students affected by the alleged irregularities. Shabreen also urged the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to conduct a comprehensive and detailed investigation into the issue.

In her allegations, Shabreen stated that the former Director General of the National Testing Agency, during whose tenure the 2024 NEET paper leak was allegedly reported, was subsequently appointed as principal adviser to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, raising further questions regarding administrative accountability.

Police detained several Youth Congress office-bearers and workers who participated in the protest, according to organisers. The demonstration was dispersed following the detentions.

The development comes as the NEET Undergraduate 2026 examination, held on May 3 for admission to undergraduate medical courses, was cancelled on Tuesday amid allegations of a paper leak. Following the cancellation, the Government directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the reported irregularities.

The incident has intensified political confrontation over examination integrity and administrative responsibility, placing renewed focus on the conduct of national-level entrance examinations and the response of investigative agencies.