Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy strongly reacted to the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, expressing deep concern over the distress caused to lakhs of students and parents across the country following allegations of paper leaks and large-scale irregularities in the examination process.
Sharply criticising the ruling BJP and opposition BRS, CM Revanth Reddy said paper leaks have "demonetised" students' future, adding that the similarities between the two parties in failures, betrayal, and organised corruption are glaring.
The controversy has triggered
widespread anxiety among aspirants who spent years preparing for one of the country?s most competitive entrance examinations. Nearly 22.79 lakh students appeared for the examination across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad on May 3, 2026, now face renewed anxiety because of the paper leaks and serious irregularities in the examination process.
He stated that the integrity and credibility of national-level examinations must be protected at all costs. Any individuals or networks involved in paper leaks or corruption must face the strictest punishment, irrespective of their influence or position.