LUCKNOW/PRAYAGRAJ, May 13 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the government, alleging that the education system and examination process in the state are 'collapsing in the same way as the country's economy'.

Speaking to media persons at the residence of his party leader Basudev Yadav, the SP chief claimed that at least 40 examination papers had been leaked so far. His remarks came amid recent allegations of a question paper leak in the NEET examination 2026 that led to its cancellation.

Akhilesh alleged that the government is "intentionally allowing paper leaks" and accused it of having a "nexus with education mafias," which he said is destroying the future of students. "No in...