Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reacted to the NEET re-examination, stressing that the future of lakhs of students is at stake and that transparency in the conduct of the exam is crucial. As over 22.7 lakh candidates reappear for the test following the paper leak controversy, Shivakumar expressed hope that authorities have learned lessons from the past and will ensure a fair, transparent and error-free examination process.