The NEET paper leak probe has now escalated into a major political controversy, with opposition parties intensifying attacks on the Centre over the alleged exam scam. The Congress accused the government of repeatedly failing to prevent paper leaks and alleged that students’ futures were being compromised due to administrative failures. Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders have demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability in the matter. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM also criticised the Centre, calling the leak serious and regrettable.