The Karnataka Youth Congress is organizing a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Bengaluru on May 21, responding to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. The march will begin at Freedom Park at 11 AM and is expected to attract participation from numerous Congress leaders, including National President Uday Bhanu Chib and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala. HS Manjunath, President of the Congress Youth Unit, emphasized the need for accountability from the central government, which he claims has failed to address the situation adequately. He expressed concern for the emotional and financial stress faced by the 24 lakh students impacted by the controversy, many of whom have invested significant time and resources in their studies. The Youth Congress demands that students in states unaffected by the leak, such as Karnataka, should not have to retake the exam, as approximately 1,70,000 students are involved. The protest coincides with the growing scrutiny of the NEET-UG examination process, especially after the announcement of a re-examination scheduled for June 21, and a shift to a computer-based test format starting next year.