New Delhi, July 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to ensure the harshest penalties for those involved in the recent NEET examination paper leak, underscoring the incident as a matter of national concern.

Speaking at the National Democratic Alliance's 'Mangal Milan' gathering on Tuesday, Modi stressed that safeguarding the integrity of competitive exams is a collective responsibility that requires urgent and unified action.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, relaying the Prime Minister's message, revealed that swift government measures had been taken following the leak, resulting in arrests and a prompt re-examination to protect students' futures from being jeopardized. "The Prime Minister has insisted on the strict...