New Delhi:
Student protests escalating across the country over alleged irregularities in medical entrance exam NEET and other competitive exams, the Opposition has said it would raise the issue in parliament tomorrow. The idea is to corner the government, even though the day is dedicated to a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to President’s address to parliament. Projecting confidence, government sources told NDTV that the government is ready to answer any questions on the matter even if it comes up during the debate.
Every possible action has been taken on the NEET issue, from starting a Central Bureau of Investigation to forming a special committee to look into it, sources said. The committee report is expected soon. Also, the stringent rules against cheating and paper leak coming into effect in this session, strong action will be taken against the culprits and foundation would be laid for a robust education system, they said.
In case the matter comes up tomorrow, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan will respond to it, sources said.
The massive row over NEET came up in President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint session of parliament today. The government, President Murmu said, is “committed to a fair investigation” of the entire issue.
The Opposition decision to raise NEET before any other issue was taken at a meeting this evening amid massive public anger. Since June 4, when the results were declared, protests and demonstrations have swept the country.
This afternoon, the Congress student wing NSUI stormed the office of the NTA (National Testing agency), demanding that it be shut down. The protest came shortly after the Congress’ youth wing held a protest near Parliament.