Shimla, May 16 -- Expressing deep concern over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) undergraduate medical entrance exam paper leak, Himachal Pradesh Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Saturday termed it a "very serious matter" and slammed the central government for neglecting merit.

Speaking to ANI, Dharmani said, "It is a very serious matter. Children are prepared at the cost of their health. Families put their hard-earned money and hopes into their future, but such instances completely shatter them."

Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, the Himachal Pradesh Minister stated that this is not an isolated incident.

"This is the fourth time a paper has been leaked unde...