DMK Backtracks On NEET Promise, Says Only Centre Can Cancel Exam

The ruling DMK, which had previously promised to cancel the NEET entrance exam upon coming to power, has now reversed its stance.

During the Tamil Nadu Governor’s speech in the Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami questioned the ruling DMK about their electoral promise to cancel the NEET entrance exam. He asked, “What happened to the assurance that the NEET exam would be exempted before the 2021 Legislative Assembly elections?”

In response, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated, “If the I.N.D.I alliance had come to power, the NEET exemption would have been granted. Additionally, the matter is already in court.”

Edappadi Palaniswami further accused the DMK of playing a “double role” on the issue. He pointed out that the NEET exemption push was only brought up when the DMK was in coalition with Congress and expressed doubt about the I.N.D.I alliance coming to power anytime soon. “You made the promise knowing this,” he said.

In reply, M.K. Stalin criticized the AIADMK for its alleged fake alliance with the BJP. Palaniswami, not backing down, asked, “Why did you invite BJP Union Minister to launch the Kalaignar Centenary Coin while in alliance with I.N.D.I?”

Stalin responded, “What’s wrong with inviting the Union Minister for the coin release? We invited the Prime Minister, but since he couldn’t attend, the Union Minister came instead. Isn’t that normal? And didn’t you play four roles to keep your government in power for four years?”

At this point, Palaniswami reiterated that the AIADMK is not in alliance with the BJP, but after an interruption from Speaker Appavu, the discussion on the NEET issue was concluded.

(With inputs From PTTV News)

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