Protests Erupt in Ranchi Over NEET Exam Paper Leak, Calls for Minister's Resignation
AISA holds protest over NEET paper leak, demands Union Education minister's resignation
Hindustan Times
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The All India Students' Association (AISA) protested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to an alleged paper leak in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The protest highlights concerns about corruption within the National Testing Agency and calls for accountability and reform in the examination process.
- 01AISA protests in Ranchi over NEET paper leak allegations.
- 02Demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- 03Concerns raised about corruption in the National Testing Agency.
- 04Protesters call for a new, transparent body to oversee examinations.
- 05Judicial inquiry requested into the NEET examination irregularities.
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On Wednesday, the Jharkhand unit of the All India Students' Association (AISA) held a protest at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following allegations of a paper leak in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Protesters expressed frustration over the National Testing Agency's (NTA) handling of the examination, which was cancelled due to the leak affecting 22.79 lakh candidates who appeared on May 3. AISA leaders criticized the NTA for its lack of transparency and called for the establishment of a new autonomous body to conduct examinations. They also urged for accountability regarding the irregularities and demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident. The protest reflects broader concerns about the integrity of the education system in India and the need for reforms in examination processes.
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