Address genuine concerns of protesting students in Delhi, says YSRCP
The YSR Congress Party has urged the government to address student concerns regarding the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. They emphasized the need for transparent, independent inquiries to restore confidence in the examination system.
Why it matters
The integrity of national examination systems is a major concern for students and parents, impacting educational equity and trust in government institutions.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), in a post on X on Tuesday, said “democracy must not only be upheld but must also be seen to be upheld.”
Referring to the protests by students in New Delhi, the YSRCP said the demonstrations should be handled with responsibility and sensitivity. “The governments must listen to the genuine concerns of students and work towards meaningful solutions, while emphasising that peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right,” the YSRCP said.
In the same breath, it appealed to everyone to exercise restraint and ensure that the protests remained peaceful.
The YSRP said that the NEET paper leak had shaken the confidence of students and parents in the examination system, and stressed the need for comprehensive reforms to improve transparency, security and accountability in the conduct of the examinations.
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