On May 16, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following allegations that the NEET question paper was leaked on WhatsApp two days before the exam. Gandhi stated, 'The whole country knows that two days before NEET, its question paper was being distributed on WhatsApp. Dharmendra Pradhan ji says he has nothing to do with it.'
The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a key medical entrance exam in India. Reports of the leak surfaced on social media, with screenshots showing the paper circulating on WhatsApp groups. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a probe into the incident, though no official confirmation of the leak's extent has been released as of this report.
Pradhan has denied any involvement, stating that the Ministry of Education is cooperating with the investigation. The opposition has criticized the government's handling of the exam, calling for a thorough inquiry and accountability. The controversy has sparked protests among students, who demand a re-examination if the leak is confirmed.
