DMK demands immediate NEET ban, seeks probe into Jantar Mantar violence
The DMK party has formally demanded a nationwide ban on the NEET medical entrance exam following a major paper leak scandal. They are also calling for an investigation into police conduct during student protests at Jantar Mantar.
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The NEET controversy has caused significant political instability in India's education sector, leading to the resignation of the Union education minister.
NEW DELHI: MK Stalin-led DMK has demanded an immediate ban on the nationwide medical entrance examination NEET.DMK MP TR Baalu on Monday submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a ban on NEET in ongoing Monsoon Session. The demand comes in the wake of the NEET UG paper leak in May, which triggered nationwide outrage and over a month of student protests that eventually led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.The DMK also demanded an inquiry into the alleged…
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