NEET-UG 2026 cancelled: Opposition attacks govt over paper leak row; Sisodia warns of ‘Gen Z anger’

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leaks has triggered a major political storm, with opposition leaders targeting the Centre over repeated exam irregularities. Congress leader Sachin Pilot alleged the existence of a “paper leak mafia,” while AAP leader Manish Sisodia warned the government about growing anger among Gen Z students. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the effectiveness of the Centre’s anti-paper leak law. Meanwhile, students expressed frustration after years of preparation went in vain following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination.