Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak, calling it a betrayal of lakhs of students whose dreams were crushed by repeated failures in the examination system. Speaking to media persons after a meeting with Union minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi, Mann stated that the NEET paper leak incident had shattered the dreams of the aspirants and exposed the Centre's failure to ensure a fair examination system.
Mann's Strong Condemnation
"Students worked tirelessly and burned the midnight oil in the hope of cracking the examination, but the paper leak dealt a severe blow to their aspirations," he added. The chief minister emphasised that the Centre must take note that it cannot conduct such important tests related to the students' future. "It is heartbreaking for students to realise that the paper has been leaked a night before, and those with money have bought it. It is the government's failure. We condemn it and demand that the Centre should conduct such tests with strictness," said Mann.
Impact on Students
The chief minister stated, "The aspirants are in deep shock because the Centre has failed to prevent this fraud with their careers. Lakhs of hopes have been ruined due to this paper leak. The Centre should have ensured free and fair conduct of the examination, which could have transformed the destiny of millions of students." Mann's remarks come amid growing outrage over the NEET paper leak, which has sparked protests across the country. The opposition has been demanding a thorough investigation and strict action against those responsible.
Mann also called for a complete overhaul of the examination system to prevent such incidents in the future. He urged the Centre to take immediate steps to restore the confidence of students and their parents. The Punjab chief minister's strong stance reflects the widespread anger among the youth and the public over the repeated lapses in the conduct of national-level examinations.
