Political leaders in Kerala have criticized the Delhi Police action against Rahul Gandhi and other Members of Parliament during a protest march over the NEET paper leak issue. The reaction brought together voices from both the ruling side and the opposition in the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and opposition leader V D Satheesan were among those who condemned the detentions. Their response focused on the handling of a protest linked to growing concerns over the NEET paper leak, a controversy that has triggered political anger and demands for accountability.

The incident has added a fresh political dimension to the wider debate around the examination issue. With Rahul Gandhi and other MPs reportedly detained during the march, opposition parties are likely to frame the police move as an attempt to curb democratic protest.

The criticism from Kerala underlines how the NEET paper leak row is no longer limited to questions about an exam alone. It has now become a broader political flashpoint, drawing sharp reactions over both the alleged leak and the state response to protests around it.