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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Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on MLC Dr. Yathindra, demanding that he retract his controversial statement comparing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the late Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Ashoka urged Yathindra to apologize to the people of Karnataka if he had even a shred of conscience and any respect for the Mysuru royal lineage.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Ashoka stated, “Comparing Siddaramaiah to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is nothing short of absurd. Where is Nalwadi, who was bestowed the title of ‘Rajarshi’ by Mahatma Gandhi himself, and where is Siddaramaiah, who has stooped to being a puppet in the hands of fake Gandhis for the sake of power?”
He continued his critique by contrasting the enduring legacy of Nalwadi, remembered fondly by Kannadigas for his people-centric development, with what he termed as Siddaramaiah’s failure to manage Karnataka’s economy, burdening every household with debt.
Ashoka highlighted several stark differences, while Nalwadi built Mysore University over a century ago, Siddaramaiah is shutting down nine universities due to lack of funds. Nalwadi famously sold his family’s gold to build the KRS dam, whereas Siddaramaiah is accused of grabbing 14 sites meant for the public. Nalwadi established Bhadravati Iron & Steel Plant, Sandalwood Soap Factory, and Mysore Paper Mills. In contrast, Ashoka claimed Siddaramaiah's governance drove away industries, investors, and entrepreneurs. Nalwadi pioneered reservations for the backward classes long before it became mainstream. Siddaramaiah, Ashoka alleged, is reducing social justice to a gimmick by sticking labels on doors in the name of surveys.
While acknowledging Yathindra’s emotional attachment to his father, Ashoka emphasized that comparing Siddaramaiah to a visionary like Nalwadi was “laughable, baseless, and a gross insult” to the late king.
In his concluding remarks, Ashoka slammed the government for ignoring farmers’ needs despite an early monsoon. He accused the administration of being caught up in internal power struggles and negligence, forcing farmers into despair. “This government will not be spared from the curse of the farmers,” he warned.