Actor and comedian Shekhar Suman has mocked the government’s decision to use the Indian Air Force to transport question papers for the upcoming re-examination in June 21, following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.In a video shared online, Shekhar says, “When the country has to call the Air Force to save the exam paper, then understand that more than the paper leak, the system is leaking trust.” Shekhar further took a swipe at the government saying, “The Air Force should pay attention to save the NEET paper because the government has already handed over the task of saving the country to the public.” The actor went on to joke about whether future examinations would require even greater involvement from national institutions. “If the next exam of the NEET paper will be under the supervision of the Indian Air Force, then should the civil services exam be done under the supervision of Isro?” he asked.On the calls for education minister Dharemendra Pradha’s resignaion, he said, “We will get the paper done again. But we will not take the resignation of the education minister. Because the work of the education minister will now be done by the defence minister.” “I do not understand one thing that who will do the work of the Defence Minister? By the way, if you look closely, the cabinet of this government is very cooperative. I just do not understand one thing that when everyone is so cooperative, then why is it that only our respected Prime Minister is being made to work for 18 hours?” Shekhar asked.According to Education Ministry sources, confidential question paper packets will be airlifted by the Indian Air Force to 18 locations across the country before being transported under security cover to examination centres. Officials said transport aircraft and Mi-17 helicopters could be used in areas where rapid movement is necessary.The re-exam follows the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. The test was scrapped on May 12 after allegations of a paper leak surfaced. The Central Bureau of Investigation later took over the probe. The controversy sparked protests by opposition parties and student groups across the country.
