Jammu: Congress Protests Over NEET Cancellation

Jammu: The Indian National Congress staged a protest in Jammu over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam and demanded strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak, according to Beyond Time News.

Protest outside party office

Congress workers and leaders gathered outside the party headquarters in Jammu. They raised slogans against the BJP-led government and burned an effigy of the Indian Education Minister.

Raman Bhalla, the working president of Congress in the region, led the demonstration.

Demand for Supreme Court-monitored investigation

Raman Bhalla called for a transparent inquiry under the supervision of the Supreme Court. He said the investigation should expose those responsible for the leak and restore students’ trust in the system.

He also stressed the need for a strong and fair examination process in the future. In addition, he demanded strict accountability for all those involved.

Concerns over repeated exam issues

The protest came after the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to reported irregularities linked to a paper leak. Authorities also announced that the exam would be reconducted on new dates.

Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation has been assigned to investigate the matter in detail.

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Opposition criticizes government

Raman Bhalla criticized the BJP-led government, saying repeated exam scandals have damaged the education system. He said such incidents have raised serious concerns about fairness and transparency.

Moreover, he accused the government of failing to stop corruption in recruitment and examination processes.

Wider allegations of recruitment irregularities

Bhalla also pointed to several past recruitment controversies in Jammu and Kashmir. These included cases linked to fire services, engineering posts, and other government jobs.

He urged authorities to take strict action against corruption. At the same time, he called for reforms to ensure transparent hiring practices in the future.