NEET-UG paper leak row: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot slams NTA’s ‘irresponsible’ stand
Ashok Gehlot criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its handling of the NEET-UG paper leak issue, calling its stance 'irresponsible.' He pointed out the contradiction between the NTA's cancellation of the exam and the Chairman's denial of a leak. Gehlot also alleged that the BJP government was not taking strict action due to the involvement of its leaders in the scandal.
- ▪Ashok Gehlot condemned the NTA's response to the NEET-UG paper leak issue.
- ▪The NTA Chairman stated he did not believe the NEET paper had been leaked despite the exam's cancellation.
- ▪Gehlot claimed that protests against the irregularities were being ignored by the BJP government.
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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday (May 22, 2026) criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over its handling of the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue, calling the agency's stand "irresponsible" despite the cancellation of the examination.Mr. Gehlot said NTA Chairman Pradeep Joshi had told a Parliamentary Committee that he did not believe the NEET paper had been leaked.Also Read | PM, Education Minister must be held accountable for ‘cover up’: Congress on NTA claims on NEET exam"On one hand, the NTA itself has cancelled the examination, while on the other hand, its Chairman is giving such irresponsible statements," Mr.
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