Tamil Nadu Congress Plans Protest Against CBI Director's Extension and NEET Issues
Tamil Nadu Congress to protest against Centre on extension given to CBI director, NEET issue
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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, led by president K. Selvaperunthagai, will protest on May 15, 2026, against the one-year extension granted to CBI director Praveen Sood by the BJP-led Union government. The protest will also address the Centre's refusal to allow states to conduct their own medical entrance exams instead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
- 01K. Selvaperunthagai criticized the extension of CBI director Praveen Sood, calling it anti-democratic.
- 02Rahul Gandhi, a member of the selection committee for the CBI director, objected to the limited list of candidates provided for the position.
- 03The Tamil Nadu Congress alleges that the CBI is being manipulated by the BJP-led government.
- 04The recent cancellation of the NEET exam on May 3 has caused distress among students, according to the Congress party.
- 05The protest is scheduled for 10 a.m. near the Tondiarpet post office in Chennai, with participation from senior Congress leaders.
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On May 14, 2026, K. Selvaperunthagai, president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, announced a protest set for May 15 against the BJP-led Union government's decision to grant a one-year extension to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood. This extension follows an earlier one-year extension granted in May 2025 after Sood completed two years in office. Selvaperunthagai labeled this move as anti-democratic, particularly highlighting that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a member of the selection committee for the CBI director, objected to receiving only a limited list of 69 recommended officials for the position. The Congress party also expressed concerns over the Centre's refusal to permit states to conduct their own medical entrance examinations, instead mandating the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The cancellation of the NEET exam, which was held on May 3, has further fueled their grievances, as it has left many students distressed. The protest will take place at 10 a.m. near the Tondiarpet post office in Chennai, with senior Congress leaders expected to join.
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The protest highlights local concerns regarding the governance and examination processes affecting students in Tamil Nadu.
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