Karnataka protests over NIT exam paper leak lead to Amit Shah's resignation

Students in Karnataka staged peaceful demonstrations against a leaked NIT examination paper, with police allowing the rallies to proceed without force in Bangalore's Freedom Park. Union Home Minister Priyank Kharge praised the non‑violent handling and urged Home Minister Amit Shah to take note of Karnataka's approach. The controversy has triggered the resignation of senior central ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid broader accusations of corruption in recruitment and exam processes.

The protests have highlighted concerns over exam integrity and have prompted calls for stricter oversight of competitive examinations nationwide.