The government is gearing up to address the Opposition’s expected questions about the alleged problems in the NEET-UG exam when Parliament meets on Friday, sources told India Today TV.
During the recent session in the Lok Sabha, the atmosphere was chaotic as new members were being sworn in. Many Opposition MPs shouted slogans about the NEET exam issues while members of the ruling NDA were taking their oaths.
Sources suggest that the Opposition might bring up the NEET issue during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. If this happens, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is likely to step in and respond to the concerns raised in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
Opposition to Raise NEET Issue in Parliament
On Thursday, the opposition INDIA alliance announced plans to bring adjournment motions about the NEET controversy in both houses of Parliament on Friday. This decision came after a meeting at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence.
The opposition intends to discuss issues like NEET, inflation, unemployment, and the alleged misuse of CBI, ED, and the governor’s office during the debate on President Droupadi Murmu’s address. Opposition members will gather at the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex on Monday.
“Several issues were discussed today in the meeting…There will be a debate on all the issues in the Parliament, whether during the President’s address or the election of the speaker,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said after the meeting.
DMK MP T Siva told ANI, “We will give notices (in Parliament) on the NEET issue tomorrow.”
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Government to Address Opposition’s NEET Concerns
The government is ready to answer all the Opposition’s questions about the NEET issue, claiming that necessary actions have already been taken. This was revealed to India Today TV by a government source.
During a meeting at Congress President Malikarjun Kharge’s residence, leaders of the INDIA bloc discussed the NEET issue in detail. They agreed to push for a debate on this matter in both Houses of Parliament.
Attendees included Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, Kanimozhi, Sanjay Raut, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Arvind Sawant, Sanjay Singh, and Sandeep Pathak, among others.
Opposition Leaders Criticize President’s Address
Left Leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya announced that on Friday, they will insist on discussing the NEET issue and expect the government to respond. He added that they will also participate in the Vote of Thanks to the President’s address starting Monday.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, held two meetings with floor leaders within three days to ensure proper coordination. On Thursday, Kharge criticized the President’s address to a joint session of Parliament, pointing out the lack of mention of NEET irregularities and other important issues.
Kharge posted on X, stating that the President’s address, crafted by the Modi government, reflected a state of denial. He argued that the election results showed a rejection of Modi’s “400 plus” slogan, as the BJP did not achieve the desired 272 seats.
Kharge accused Modi of pretending that nothing has changed and trying to gain applause through misleading statements read by the President, which the people of India have rejected in the 2024 elections.
NEET-UG Exam Controversy
The NEET-UG exam took place on May 5, with results announced on June 5. The medical entrance test faced controversy over alleged question paper leaks and irregularities in Patna.
Recently, the CBI made its initial arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case, apprehending two individuals in Patna.
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Opposition to Raise NEET Issue in Parliament FAQs
Q.1. What is the NEET-UG exam controversy about?
Ans. The NEET-UG exam has been embroiled in controversy due to alleged question paper leaks and irregularities, particularly in Patna.
Q.2. What actions has the government taken regarding the NEET-UG exam issues?
Ans. The government has taken steps to address the alleged paper leaks, including arrests by the CBI in Patna.
Q.3. Why is the Opposition raising the NEET issue in Parliament?
Ans. The Opposition is raising concerns about NEET during discussions on the President’s address, citing issues like irregularities and its impact on students.
Q.4. What is the INDIA alliance’s stance on the NEET controversy?
Ans. The INDIA alliance, led by Congress and other opposition parties, plans to bring up the NEET issue in Parliament through adjournment motions and debates.
Q.5. When did the NEET-UG exam take place, and when were the results announced?
Ans. The NEET-UG exam was conducted on May 5, with results declared on June 5 amidst ongoing controversy.
