Bengaluru, June 22 -- The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination has escalated into a sharp political confrontation in Karnataka, with the Congress accusing the BJP-led Central government of attempting to deflect responsibility over alleged irregularities in the national medical entrance examination.

Karnataka Congress Working President and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council BK Hariprasad on Monday launched a strong attack on the Centre, alleging that the ruling party was engaging in a "blame game" to divert attention from lapses in the conduct of competitive examinations.

Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Hariprasad questioned the union government's preparedness in handling large-scale examinations like NEE...