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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access following NEET-UG paper leak concerns, alleging the government is targeting students instead of the "paper leak mafia."
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Rahul Gandhi, National Testing Agency (NTA), Justice Tejas Karia, Madhav Khosla, Telegram
What
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access following NEET-UG paper leak concerns, alleging the government is targeting students instead of the "paper leak mafia."
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:54:03 GMT · 1h 49m ago
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Why
The National Testing Agency (NTA) requested the blocking of Telegram, alleging it was used by cheating rackets for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, leading to the Centre ordering restrictions.
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This event highlights a clash between government efforts to prevent exam fraud and concerns over broader internet access, potentially affecting millions of students who use Telegram for educational purposes. Telegram is challenging the temporary ban in the Delhi High Court, indicating an ongoing legal and political dispute over digital access and regulatory authority.
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