PM, Education Minister must be held accountable for 'cover up': Congress on NTA claims on NEET exam
The Congress party has expressed shock over claims by NTA officials that the NEET exam paper was not leaked, calling for accountability from the Prime Minister and the Education Minister. They accused the government of colluding with a paper leak mafia and suppressing the truth about irregularities in the exam process. Congress leaders highlighted the circulation of a 'guess paper' prior to the exam, raising concerns about the integrity of the NTA.
- ▪The Congress party demands accountability from the Prime Minister and Education Minister regarding the NEET exam paper leak claims.
- ▪NTA officials stated that the NEET exam paper was not leaked, which Congress disputes, citing a circulating 'guess paper' with actual exam questions.
- ▪Congress alleges that the Modi government has been colluding with a paper leak mafia since the NTA's formation in 2018.
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The Congress on Friday (May 22, 2026) said it was shocked over claims made by top NTA officials that the NEET exam paper was "not leaked", and said both the 'Pradhan Mantri' and the 'Mantri Pradhan' must be held accountable for this "cover-up". ‘We protest, then we study again’: NEET 2026 cancellation leaves students helplessThe Congress also said that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has become a "National Trauma Agency" and accused the government of colluding with the paper leak mafia to suppress the truth of irregularities and fraud.In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said a "guess paper" featuring questions that appeared in the actual exam was circulating among students much before the exam date.Since the NTA was formed in 2018, the…
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