In a contentious session of the Lok Sabha, the absence of deliberation on the NEET controversy has triggered dissatisfaction and heated exchanges between opposition leaders and government officials. Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed disappointment over the failure to address issues surrounding the NEET paper leak affecting numerous students. Meanwhile, concerns were also raised about impending criminal law implementations set for July 1, 2024, amidst allegations of stifled debate within the House.
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- Congress MP Manish Tewari lamented the lack of discussion on NEET despite an adjournment motion notice.
- Deepender Singh Hooda criticized the government’s response to repeated paper leaks, particularly in Haryana.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the Congress for disrupting proceedings and assured readiness for discussion.
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad accused the opposition of sensationalizing issues and highlighted government actions against paper leaks.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a criminal case regarding alleged irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams.
- The NEET-UG 2024 exam saw 23 lakh candidates appearing across numerous centers, with widespread protests over perfect scores.
- The Ministry of Education formed a committee to recommend reforms in examination processes and data security protocols.
- Opposition MPs criticized the government for alleged mishandling and lack of accountability in exam conduct.
- The issue of NEET paper leaks has sparked demands for transparency and stricter measures against exam malpractice.
- The debate underscores ongoing tensions in Parliament over educational policies and administrative accountability.
