NEET-UG irregularities: 'Even if 0.001% negligence, it should be dealt with', SC rebukes NTA
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, emphasizing zero tolerance for negligence and asserting that even the slightest hint of wrongdoing must be thoroughly investigated and addressed.
Even if 0.001% negligence, it should be dealt with, the Court stated on Tuesday.
Expressing concerns over potential fraud impacting the medical profession, the Supreme Court remarked, "Imagine a person who has played fraud with the system becoming a doctor. Such a scenario would be detrimental to society and the system, considering the efforts students put into preparing for NEET."
Earlier, on June 13, the Central Government informed the Supreme Court that it would invalidate the score cards of 1,563 candidates who received grace marks in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. These candidates will have an opportunity to reappear for the exam, tentatively scheduled for June 23. Results are expected by June 30, enabling students to attend counselling for medical seats to commence from July 6.
The court's notice to NTA and the Centre follows protests and petitions alleging irregularities in the NEET-UG results.
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Shivakumar opposes ‘One Nation One Election’, calls it ‘unworkable’
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday strongly opposed the central government’s proposed ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative.
Shivakumar expressed his views at a dialogue on ‘One Nation One Election’ organised by the Joint Parliamentary Study Committee.
He said the plan is a politically motivated, power-centralising scheme that would seriously damage India’s federal structure by weakening states and poses a threat to the democratic system, according to a statement from his office.
As KPCC president and deputy CM of Karnataka, he categorically rejected the proposal, stating that it is being crafted to suit the convenience of those in power at the Centre.
Shivakumar said that the Karnataka Legislative Assembly had already passed a resolution opposing ‘One Nation One Election’ and read out the resolution at the meeting.
He firmly stated that it is “not a workable plan” and added that it is “practically impossible.”
“If a government falls midterm due to political instability, a no-confidence motion, or loss of majority, what is the solution?” he asked.
“Elections are held at different times in different states for different terms. Karnataka had its election in 2023, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala had theirs in 2021, and Punjab and Telangana in 2022 and 2023, respectively. How can these elections with varying schedules be synchronised?” he asked.
He added that the proposal is a ploy to suppress the voices of regional and Opposition parties.
He also said the Karnataka government does not agree with the proposal and remains committed to the position of the Congress party’s national leadership.
