Dravidar Kazhagam Protests NEET Exam in Egmore
DK organises protest against NEET in city
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Over 500 members of the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) protested in Egmore, Chennai, demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). This protest followed the cancellation of the exam due to a paper leak, affecting over 22 lakh candidates. Party leaders criticized NEET, claiming it does not benefit the public.
- 01The protest took place at Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai.
- 02The National Testing Agency recently canceled the NEET exam due to a paper leak in Rajasthan.
- 03K. Veeramani, president of DK, emphasized that the regularization of universities is a state matter.
- 04Thol. Thirumavalavan, a leader of the VCK party, voiced concerns that NEET does not serve the public interest.
- 05The protest highlights ongoing opposition to NEET that has persisted for over a decade.
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On Saturday, more than 500 members of the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) gathered at Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, to protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). This demonstration was prompted by the recent cancellation of the NEET exam by the National Testing Agency due to a paper leak in Rajasthan, which affected over 22 lakh candidates. K. Veeramani, the president of DK, stated that the regulation of universities falls under the state's jurisdiction, a position supported by the Supreme Court. Additionally, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan expressed that the concerns raised over the past decade regarding NEET have materialized, arguing that the exam does not serve the welfare of the people and calling for its withdrawal by the central government.
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The protest reflects widespread dissatisfaction with NEET, potentially influencing future policies regarding medical education in Tamil Nadu.
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