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There have been paper leaks across the country. Action should be taken, and until action is taken, our movement will continue,” Virendra said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSpeaking about the march, RJD MP Manoj Jha said students and youth, particularly in Bihar, were angry over paper leaks and unemployment.“Students and youth across the country, especially in Bihar, are angry. Paper leaks have become a pattern. Young people can no longer bear the burden of unemployment. They do not want rhetoric; they want solutions,” Jha said.The march followed an announcement by RJD leader and leader of opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav, who called for a protest march to Raj Bhavan over the alleged collapse of the examination system and the law and order situation in the state.The foot march came amid clashes between student protesters and police personnel in Bihar’s Siwan on July 25 during demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke30,000 Protesters, 5,000 Cops: Delhi Police Defends Force Before Supreme Court In Protest CaseSIT Gives Clean Chit To Champat Rai & Anil Mishra In Ayodhya Probe, Submits Final Report | WatchVijay Apologises In Assembly After Karunanidhi Remark Sparks DMK Uproar Over Decorum Breach123PhotostoriesKeep these 8 foods at your desk for the 4 pm hunger attack5 things you should avoid for heart health: US cardiologist reveals after 8,000 surgeries16 Indian vegetarian dishes so hearty you won’t miss meatHow to peel pineapple the right way: 5 waste-free tricks to use at homeThe Great ADHD Myth? 7 myths about ADHD debunked (and the facts you need to know)Meet VO2 maxxing: The fitness ‘trend’ that could help you live longerExclusive – Rubina Dilaik on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, staying away from daughters and Abhinav Shukla’s support: ‘Cried over the phone, wondering if I made the wrong decision’Aishwarya Rai Bachchan just reopened the timeless beauty files with these unseen Cannes 2026 gown photosYour liver may be struggling without pain: 7 warning signs you can spot in your eyes, skin and urine10 baby girl names drawn from ancient texts and mythologies associated with wisdom123Hot PicksSugar importBank holidays this weekBihar STET 2026CSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todaySupreme Court HolidayTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKolkata Hotel FireBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir Sri Lanka batter says ‘thank you’ to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ‘IPL’ promise, then throws his wicket – Watch ‘Aishwarya and I started dating in Jaipur’: Abhishek Bachchan reveals his wife, daughter Aaradhya and father Amitabh Bachchan’s emotional connection for him choosing Jaipur Pink Panthers Scientists create a brain-to-brain network that lets people communicate without words, offering a breakthrough for human communication Who is Satyaki Savarkar? 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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the system put in place for conducting the NEET examination is “foolproof” and difficult to breach, as the court heard concerns related to the security and handling of question papers.The Centre told the court that vehicles transporting NEET question papers are equipped with GPS systems and even minor movements are recorded, providing an additional layer of security during their transportation.“Vehicle carrying NEET question papers has GPS, even small movement is recorded,” the Centre told the Supreme Court.The government also said several moderators are involved in preparing a question bank for the examination and are not aware which questions will eventually form part of the final question paper.“Several moderators asked to prepare question bank, they are not aware which will be part of question paper,” the Centre told the court.The submissions were made as the Centre sought to assure the Supreme Court that safeguards are in place throughout the NEET examination process and that the system is difficult to compromise.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to the Centre, the use of multiple moderators in preparing the question bank means that individuals involved in the process do not know which questions will ultimately be selected for the examination.The government also pointed to GPS tracking of vehicles carrying question papers, with movements being recorded to monitor their transportation.The Centre’s submissions came in response to concerns over the integrity and security of the NEET examination process. It maintained before the Supreme Court that the existing safeguards make the system difficult to breach.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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