Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated NEET UG 2026 AIR 2 holder Panshul Bansal in Chandigarh, praising his dedication and perseverance and stressing the government’s commitment to merit and quality education. The meeting was publicized by the Haryana DIPR, with officials highlighting Panshul’s achievement as an inspiration for students and a sign of Haryana’s educational strength. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also lauded Bansal, calling his success a product of hard work and saying he will contribute meaningfully to India’s healthcare ecosystem. The NEET UG 2026 top rank went to Aryan Gupta of Ludhiana (AIR 1), who scored 715 out of 720, with a 99.9999 percentile. Aryan credited sustained study, guidance from teachers, and family support, and encouraged future candidates to trust their teachers and stay disciplined. The coverage also references ongoing reactions to exam integrity debates surrounding paper leaks and the broader recognition of young achievers across India.