Prime Minister Modi Delayed Departure from Delhi Airport Ahead of NEET-UG Re-examination
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi Airport on Sunday to avoid traffic disruptions for students travelling to NEET-UG re-examination centres. He arrived at the airport at around 1:15 pm and remained until after 2 pm, when the re-examination began, before departing for his residence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Delhi Airport at around 1:15 pm on Sunday and delayed his departure until after 2 pm, when the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination began, to prevent traffic disruptions for students travelling to examination centres. The movement of the Prime Minister's convoy requires traffic management measures. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses. According to Times of India, the re-examination was conducted at 5,440 centres with extensive CCTV surveillance and jammers to prevent malpractice, across 551 cities and 14 international locations. According to Hindustan Times, Modi was returning from a two-day visit to Odisha and West Bengal, during which he attended several events, including an International Yoga Day programme in Kolkata on Sunday. Union Minister Sukanta Mazumdar praised Prime Minister Modi for delaying his departure, stating that it reflected a leadership style that puts citizens first.
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