On May 15, 2026, the All India Students’ Federation (AISF) staged a significant protest in Thrissur, Kerala, in response to the alleged leak of the NEET-UG examination papers. The demonstration escalated when police deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd as AISF activists marched toward the BSNL office. AISF State joint secretary Aslam Shah opened the protest by vehemently criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of betraying 57 lakh students. Shah described the situation as an 'unforgivable crime' and warned of a larger 'Gen Z protest' that would challenge the government's actions. He raised questions about Modi's educational qualifications, asserting that if the Prime Minister cannot provide proof of his own education, he is unfit to tackle the ongoing crisis in higher education. Shah also alleged that leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were complicit in the NEET-UG paper leak, insisting that the Central government must be held accountable for the controversy. The protest, presided over by AISF Thrissur district president K.S. Abhiram, highlighted the charged atmosphere and the determination of the AISF to advocate for students' rights across the nation.