Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on paper leaks sparks row, Opposition, CJP criticise her
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced criticism for her comments suggesting some students benefited from the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, stating they used the extra time to improve their preparation. Opposition leaders and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) condemned her remarks as insensitive, arguing they dismissed the struggles of affected students. The controversy follows a statement from AIR 2 holder Panshul Bansal, who claimed he focused on studying rather than protesting after the leak.