Kejriwal Urges NEET Aspirants to Stay Strong Amid Exam Crisis
Be strong, don’t resort to self-harm, Kejriwal urges NEET aspirants

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Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and former chief minister of Delhi, addressed NEET aspirants affected by exam cancellations, urging them to avoid self-harm and seek support. He expressed concern over the mental health crisis among students and emphasized the need for collective action to address systemic issues in competitive examinations.
- 01Kejriwal acknowledged receiving numerous distress calls from students facing anxiety due to NEET cancellations.
- 02He expressed concern over recent reports of student suicides in Goa, Sikar, and Delhi linked to exam stress.
- 03Kejriwal shared his own experiences with competitive exams, highlighting the pressure students face.
- 04He encouraged students to connect with him via social media to discuss solutions for issues like paper leaks.
- 05Kejriwal emphasized the importance of societal collaboration to address ongoing problems in the examination system.
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In a recent address, Arvind Kejriwal (national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party) reached out to students impacted by the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). He urged them to remain strong and avoid self-harm, highlighting the mental health crisis stemming from the uncertainty surrounding the exams. Kejriwal noted that his office has been inundated with distress calls from students expressing feelings of anxiety and depression. He expressed particular concern over reports of suicides among students in Goa, Sikar, and Delhi, emphasizing the severe impact of exam cancellations on mental health. Drawing from his own experiences with competitive exams like the IIT and UPSC, he acknowledged the significant pressure faced by aspirants. Kejriwal encouraged students to seek support and share their concerns, stating that “suicide is not a solution.” He invited them to connect with him on social media to propose solutions for systemic issues like paper leaks and exam management. He concluded by stressing the need for both students and society to collaborate in finding long-term solutions to the challenges faced in competitive examinations across the country.
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Kejriwal's message aims to support students grappling with mental health issues due to exam cancellations, encouraging them to seek help and fostering a supportive community.
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