India — National Testing Agency & Mallikarjun Kharge

India — National Testing Agency: The India — National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting the NEET examination and is facing severe criticism for alleged paper leaks and irregularities. Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged that some teachers entrusted by the NTA failed in their responsibilities.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Mallikarjun Kharge, as the Congress president, is criticized for a rally in Bengaluru that allegedly prevented three students from reaching their NEET examination centers. He later apologized for the disruption.

India — National Testing Agency: The NTA was at the centre of the paper leak scandal, with three of its experts charged. The agency faces restructuring.

Mallikarjun Kharge: As Leader of the Opposition in the India — Rajya Sabha, Kharge accused the government of bringing the amendment only to pacify protesters and demanded accountability from Amit Shah over police action.

India — National Testing Agency: Agency responsible for NEET exam; the paper leak controversy sparked the protests.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress chief condemned police action in parliament, calling it an assault on democracy.

India — National Testing Agency: Agency responsible for conducting the NEET exam; criticized for paper leaks.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress president who participated in protests and raised the issue in Parliament.

India — National Testing Agency: NTA is at the center of the scandal; it fired 47 officials and is undergoing a major overhaul to prevent future leaks.

Mallikarjun Kharge: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha; appealed for discussion under Rule 267.