NEET Paper Leak Sparks Political Tug-of-War in Bihar

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has claimed that the arrested prime suspect in the NEET paper leak has links to RJD officials associated with Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD has dismissed the allegations, describing them as baseless and an attempt to divert attention from calls to cancel the May 5 exam.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday alleged that the prime suspect in the NEET paper leak has connections with officials related to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD refuted the claims, calling them a 'bundle of lies' aimed at distracting from demands to invalidate the May 5 exam.

At a press conference, Sinha stated that an official in contact with the accused, Sikander Prasad Yadvendu, had arranged guest house accommodations for him, presenting message evidence as proof.

Sinha emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his silence. Meanwhile, RJD dismissed Sinha's allegations and demanded the exam's cancellation. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had previously arrested 13 individuals over the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, including examinees and their parents.

Senior RJD leader Manoj Jha countered Sinha's claims, asserting they contradict Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's statements and suggesting that the BJP is attempting to protect the real culprits. The EOW continues to probe the case, summoning additional candidates and gathering evidence.

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