Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday described the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam over the alleged paper leak investigation as a “crime against the future of the youth”.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday said it has decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on May 3, 2026, and re-conduct the exam on dates to be notified separately. Track latest news and updates about NEET-UG 2026 exam here
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The NTA said the decision was taken in light of the inputs received, as well as the findings shared by law enforcement agencies, which demonstrated that the current vetting process cannot be allowed to continue.
The ‘inputs’ here refer to reports of alleged irregularities investigated by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG).
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Bharatiya Janata Party
Reacting to the cancellation of the crucial exam, Rahul Gandhi said: “The hard work, sacrifices and dreams of over 22 lakh students have been crushed by the corrupt BJP regime.”
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This is not just a failure, it is a crime against the future of the youth, Gandhi said, adding that thousands of students will now “again suffer the same mental stress, financial burden and uncertainty.”
“Every time, the paper mafia gets away with it, while the honest students bear the punishment.”
“If one’s destiny is not determined by hard work but by money and relationships, then what meaning does education have?” Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government “called Amrit Kaal has turned into a toxic era for the country”.
