India, June 22 -- A Congress rally in Bengaluru allegedly caused severe traffic congestion on Sunday, leaving several National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants struggling to reach their examination centres on time.

At least three students reportedly missed the NEET-UG re-test, triggering outrage among parents and sparking a political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress.

More than 22 lakh candidates appeared for the nationwide re-test, conducted over a month after the original examination was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak.

Students caught in gridlock as exam time approaches

The examination began at 2 pm, with candidates required to report by 1.30 pm. However, heavy traffic on key city roads reporte...