NEET protest fallout: Big shake up in NTA tonight, several officers to be removed
Tensions remain high between the Indian government and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) following allegations of a NEET exam paper leak. Negotiations regarding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have stalled, with further talks scheduled.
Why it matters
The NEET exam is a critical gateway for medical education in India, and allegations of corruption have sparked significant public protest and political instability.
NEW DELHI: The stand-off between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged NEET paper leak continued on Friday, with no breakthrough on the protesters' key demand for the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.While the government sought more time to respond after the second round of talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi renewed his attack on the Centre, reiterated the students' demands and accused the government of using force against peaceful protesters.Meanwhile, the union cabinet approved stricter anti-paper leak measures and the Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions over the alleged police action on July 27.Here are the top developments: Second round of talks ends without breakthroughA CJP delegation held a nearly two-hour meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.
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