CPI Leader Calls for NTA Chief's Dismissal Amid NEET-UG Controversy
NEET Controversy: CPI leader Annie Raja demands NTA chief's sacking

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Annie Raja, a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), has called for the removal of the National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General, Abhishek Singh, over his remarks regarding the NEET-UG examination cancellation. This controversy follows a paper leak incident that affected over 22 lakh candidates in India.
- 01Annie Raja criticized NTA DG Abhishek Singh for treating the NEET-UG paper leak issue lightly.
- 02The Parliamentary Standing Committee was informed that only certain questions were leaked, not the entire paper.
- 03The NTA has implemented several reforms to strengthen the examination system, with ongoing work on additional measures.
- 04The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the source of the leaked questions.
- 05The NEET-UG re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with enhanced security measures in place.
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Annie Raja, a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), has expressed outrage over comments made by Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), regarding the NEET-UG examination cancellation. Raja demands Singh's immediate removal, stating that his casual attitude towards the serious issue of a paper leak is unacceptable. The controversy stems from the NEET-UG examination held on May 3, which was canceled due to leaked questions affecting over 22 lakh candidates across 551 cities in India and 14 international centers. During a briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee, NTA officials clarified that the leak involved only certain questions and not the entire paper. They emphasized that the NTA has a zero-tolerance policy for such incidents to maintain public trust in competitive examinations. The CBI is currently investigating the matter. To prevent future occurrences, proposals are being discussed to transition NEET-UG to a computer-based testing format starting next year, with a re-examination set for June 21 under stricter security protocols mandated by the Union Education Ministry.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG examination and the subsequent re-examination will affect students' admission prospects in medical colleges across India.
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