The NEET Controversy: Tamil Nadu's Stand Against Coaching Industry

The DMK has strongly opposed the NEET exam, claiming it benefits coaching centers at the expense of poor, rural students. Highlighting recent arrests for exam irregularities, the party calls for a national debate, supported by major political figures. Tamil Nadu continues to seek exemption from the exam, citing it as unjust.

On Monday, the ruling DMK denounced the NEET exam as an 'industry' benefiting coaching centers, drawing 'several lakh crores.' Tamil Nadu was the first state to condemn this, and now, major national parties are joining the chorus.

Highlighting arrests and CBI searches related to NEET-UG irregularities, the DMK's Tamil mouthpiece 'Murasoli' pointed out that even BJP ally JD(U) has passed a resolution on the issue. 'India's major parties are now raising their voices against NEET,' the report said, with DMK calling for a debate in Parliament led by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

In a recent state assembly session, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Udhayanidhi Stalin discussed the 'Dravidian Algorithm,' explaining Tamil Nadu's early recognition of NEET's flaws and the imposition of Hindi. The DMK remains firm in its stance, advocating the test's abolition for perpetuating social injustice and benefiting the wealthy while disadvantaging poor, rural students.

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