LAKHIMPUR KHERI, May 16 -- The suicide of a 20-year-old NEET aspirant in Lakhimpur Kheri on Thursday, allegedly linked to stress over the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has sparked widespread concern and political reactions over alleged stress linked to exam-related issues.

The student, who lived in the Isanagar police station area of Kheri district, was found dead on Thursday at his home in Gangotri Nagar locality under the Sadar Kotwali area. No suicide note was recovered from the scene.

However, his parents and uncle had told the media on Thursday that the youth had been preparing for NEET for three years. Despite being advised to take admission in a BAMS course last year, the student insisted on pursuing his dream of bec...