Massive Student Protest in Karnataka Over NEET-UG Irregularities Led by NSUI
NEET-UG Irregularities: NSUI leads massive student protest in Karnataka
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Thousands of students protested in Chitradurga, Karnataka, against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, including a paper leak. The National Students' Union of India demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency.
- 01The protest was organized by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), led by Vinod Jakhar, Kirthi Ganesh, and Kiran Yadav.
- 02NSUI claims the future of over 22 lakh NEET aspirants has been compromised due to government negligence.
- 03The NSUI has issued an ultimatum for accountability and plans to escalate protests nationwide until demands are met.
- 04The Union Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) deny allegations of a widespread paper leak.
- 05NSUI has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education's new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
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In Chitradurga, Karnataka, thousands of students participated in a large-scale protest against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, particularly concerning reports of a paper leak. The demonstration was spearheaded by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), with key figures including National President Vinod Jakhar and Karnataka State President Kirthi Ganesh. Protesters demanded accountability from the Union Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA), calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the NTA. Jakhar emphasized that the future of over 22 lakh NEET aspirants has been jeopardized by government negligence. The NSUI plans to intensify its protests until their demands for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation and transparency are met. Meanwhile, officials from the Ministry and NTA have denied the allegations of a widespread leak, stating that investigations into reported irregularities are ongoing. Additionally, the NSUI has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Delhi High Court, challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education's new On-Screen Marking system for Class XII exams, advocating for manual checks in disputed cases and an independent inquiry into the evaluation process.
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The protest reflects widespread discontent among students and parents regarding the integrity of the NEET-UG examination process, potentially influencing future educational policies.
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