Arvind Kejriwal, national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), called on Gen Z and students to demand justice for the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
The appeal highlights growing frustration among India's youth regarding the integrity of national competitive exams. Because these tests determine access to medical education, allegations of systemic corruption can disrupt the academic and professional futures of thousands of students.
Kejriwal said from New Delhi regarding the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination [1]. He urged students to hold those responsible for the leak accountable, citing the need for transparency in the examination system.
In his appeal, Kejriwal referenced the historical impact of youth-led movements, specifically mentioning a Nepal uprising as an example of how student mobilization can force political accountability. He suggested that the current generation has the power to demand a fair system through collective action.
This call for mobilization comes amid a volatile political climate in India. Recent reports indicate that new governments were sworn in across five states [2], adding a layer of political transition to the ongoing educational crisis.
Kejriwal said that the cancellation of the 2026 exam [1] is a failure of the system. He argued that the students deserve a process free from leaks, and manipulation to ensure that merit remains the only criteria for admission.
“Arvind Kejriwal called on Gen Z and students to demand accountability and justice.”
This development signals a strategic effort by the Aam Aadmi Party to align itself with the grievances of Gen Z, a demographic increasingly disillusioned by administrative failures in public education. By framing the NEET leak as a systemic failure and calling for mass mobilization, Kejriwal is attempting to bridge the gap between student activism and formal political opposition, potentially leveraging educational instability to challenge the current administration's governance record.
