Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar has ignited controversy by stating that the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination is 'not a big deal' amid allegations of a massive paper leak. His comments came after the National Testing Agency (NTA) canceled the exam due to evidence of widespread malpractice, impacting over 22 lakh aspiring medical students across India. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe, which is believed to involve a multi-state network operating in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Haryana. Preliminary findings indicate that the leaked exam paper was handwritten, scanned into PDFs, and sold to candidates for amounts ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The controversy has escalated politically, with the Congress party accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of delaying action due to alleged ties between the accused and party leaders. Dilawar has denied any protection for those involved, asserting that the government will take action against anyone found guilty, regardless of their connections. The NTA is expected to provide a new examination schedule after consulting with the Education Ministry and investigators.