Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced strong criticism regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 medical entrance examination. He claims that these issues have affected over 24 lakh students and their families, causing widespread distress even before Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi takes office for a new term (Telegraph India) (ABP LIVE).
Government’s Response and Rahul’s Assurance
In response to the controversy, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has set up a four-member panel to review the extra marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates, denying any irregularities or paper leaks. They attributed the higher scores to changes in NCERT textbooks and time constraints at exam centers (Careers360) (ABP LIVE).
Rahul Gandhi, however, insists that the government is ignoring potential paper leaks. He assured students that he would represent their concerns in Parliament and promised legislative action to prevent such issues in the future. He highlighted a plan in the Congress manifesto to combat the ‘paper leak industry’ through stringent laws (Telegraph India) (Careers360).
Political and Student Reactions
The NEET row has become a politically charged issue, with several parties, including the Congress, demanding a high-level investigation supervised by the Supreme Court. The Congress has accused the BJP of jeopardizing the futures of young aspirants. Meanwhile, student groups and organizations like the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) have also called for a CBI probe (Careers360) (ABP LIVE).
In summary, Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the NEET-UG exam process reflects broader concerns about educational fairness and integrity, resonating strongly with affected students and their families.
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