June 14th 2024.
The issue of the NEET exam has been a hot topic lately, with the Congress party raising questions about the government's handling of the matter. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Modi government of trying to cover up the NEET scam, and has called for a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe to protect the future of the young students affected by the issue.
Kharge pointed out that the paper for the NEET exam was leaked in Bihar, leading to the arrests of 13 people. He also brought up the busting of a cheating racket in Godhra, Gujarat, where transactions amounting to over Rs 12 crore were discovered. These incidents, according to Kharge, raise questions about the government's claim that no paper was leaked.
The Congress leader also highlighted the impact of this issue on the aspirations of the 24 lakh students who appeared for the exam. He mentioned that out of the one lakh medical seats available, a large portion is reserved for disadvantaged categories. However, due to alleged rigging of marks and ranks, the cut-off for these reserved seats has increased, causing further distress for the students.
Jairam Ramesh, another Congress leader, took a dig at the government, stating that NEET has become more like CHEAT (Central Hyped Entrance Admission Test) under their regime. Pawan Khera, the head of Congress' media and publicity department, also accused the Modi government of trying to whitewash the NEET scam, which he referred to as "Vyapam 2.0".
Khera raised several questions for the government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asking for clarification on the involvement of brokers and the abnormal increase in high scores. He also demanded the release of videos from the exam centers to identify any possible scams.
The Congress has called for a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe to uncover the truth and safeguard the future of the affected students. The issue has sparked widespread protests and outrage among the students, and the Congress has accused the government of being "mute spectators" while the future of 24 lakh youngsters is at stake.
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