PM Modi: NEET Leak a National Issue, Avoid Partisan Politics
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
PM Modi, during the NDA parliamentary party meeting, termed the NEET paper leak a national issue and urged avoiding partisan politics. This comes amid massive protests by students and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding accountability, including the resignation of the Union education minister.
Background
The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak has sparked widespread outrage, with protests turning violent in Delhi as students clashed with police. The government has faced criticism over repeated exam irregularities and lack of accountability.
Key facts
PM Modi said NEET paper leak is a national issue, not a matter of one state or the Centre alone.
He emphasized that the security and future of youth is the government's priority.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju conveyed PM Modi's remarks to the media.
Protests led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Over 170 people were injured in clashes during the 'Chalo Sansad' march on Monday.
A young woman was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in critical condition.
Around 150 injured were taken to RML Hospital, and 24 to Lady Hardinge Medical College.
65 medico-legal cases (MLCs) were registered at RML Hospital, including protesters and police.
About 10 MLCs involved hunger strikers, all in stable condition.
Nearly 40 of the injured at RML were police personnel.
Prelims pointers
- NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
- CJP: Cockroach Janta Party
- Kiren Rijiju: Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Education Minister
- Safdarjung Hospital, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College: Central government hospitals in Delhi
- MLC: Medico-Legal Case
Mains angles
- Discuss the implications of exam paper leaks on the credibility of competitive examinations in India.
- Critically examine the role of the government in ensuring transparency and accountability in the education sector.
- Analyze the effectiveness of protest movements like CJP in influencing policy changes.