Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The cancellation of NEET-UG examination over an alleged question paper leak has triggered a nationwide political storm and renewed concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system. As the controversy intensified following fresh allegations of irregularities this year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday avoided responding to media questions on the issue, further deepening public debate and criticism.

During an interaction, journalists questioned the Union Minister about the alleged leak of the NEET-UG examination paper and the subsequent cancellation of the examination. However, Pradhan refrained from making any comments on the matter and walked away without answering questio...