Manu Bhaker Calls NEET Paper Leak Protests ‘Heartbreaking’, Hopes for Fair Resolution

Olympic medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker has weighed in on the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, calling it "heartbreaking to see students suffer." Reacting to the controversy, Bhaker said she hopes the issue is resolved fairly and that deserving candidates receive justice.

Bhaker's Reaction To The Controversy

Bhaker's comments come amid growing public debate over the conduct of the NEET examination and mounting calls for stronger measures to safeguard the integrity of competitive exams. Her remarks add a prominent sporting voice to a controversy that has largely been driven by student groups, opposition parties and activists in recent weeks. How Did Delhi Police Remove Sonam Wangchuk From Jantar Mantar?

Manu Bhaker Backs NEET Protesters

At this point, it’s about the lives of the future of our nation. It’s about us.

I am a student, and at one point, we all were students. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life. These are not privileges—they are fundamental rights.

The… pic.twitter.com/0SvFOtQVSG

— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) July 17, 2026

Background: The NEET Paper Leak Row

The NEET-UG examination has been at the centre of sustained protests after allegations of a paper leak surfaced, prompting demands for accountability from the National Testing Agency and calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The controversy has fuelled demonstrations across several states, including a prolonged sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janata Party, which has drawn support from activists and opposition leaders demanding a fair probe and systemic reforms to the examination process.

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