Chennai:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday held a meeting with Tamil Nadu Assembly MLAs to discuss NEET from the state.
All party members including DMK, Congress, MMK, PMK, VCK, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Party, CPI (M), and CPI MLAs were present in the meeting, while BJP and AIADMK boycotted it.
During the meeting, MK Stalin said that DMK was fighting against NEET from the beginning, and so far, it has not changed its heart or stance on the issue.
He said that NEET was opposed by former CM M Karunanidhi, and it was also approved by the Governor. MK Stalin emphasized that during those days, Tamil Nadu had become an example in the field of medical studies.
“DMK has been fighting against NEET from the beginning. The state government has been very strong on the verdict, and till date, we have no change of heart or decision on this matter. East Tamil Nadu Karunanidhi said back in the day, opposed NEET, and then it was also approved by the governor.
In addition, MK Stalin alleged that the AIADMK regime was spoiling the entire process of medical education by bringing back the NEET. He said that the issue needs to be brought to Parliament and a statewide protests should be organized to oppose NEET.
“A few years ago, the AIADMK regime bought NEET back, which spoiled our entire process of medical education.
Tamil Nadu CM said that NEET entrance exam affects students who are living in poverty and Governor RN Ravi to do politics on this issue. He said that he had sent a proposal to RN Ravi, which he would have sent to the President. However, he did politics on this issue.
MK Stalin said that the central government continued to reject its proposal, but if a legal battle takes place after fighting continuously, Tamil Nadu could be exempted from NEET.
“NEET entrance exam affects students who are living in poverty. We have sent a proposal to the Governor of Tamil Nadu, he would have sent it to the President, but he did politics on it. Tamil Nadu”, Tamil Nadu CM said.
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