Strictest punishment for NEET accused": President Murmu in Parliament

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, June 27, 2024: Controversy - from leaked question papers to the award of ’grace marks’- over the NEET exam for admission to medical courses found mention in President Droupadi Murmu’s speech in Parliament Thursday morning.

Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses - the first in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, and one likely to be rocked by opposition protests over the NEET row - Ms Murmu said the government is "committed to a fair investigation" and vowed "strict punishment to the culprits".

"The recent irregularities and paper leaks are being dealt with strongly (and) the government’s focus is on improving the exam process," the President said amid an uproar over the word ’NEET’.

"Such incidents (leaked question papers) have happened in many states... there is a need for measures beyond politics," she told assembled MPs from the ruling and opposition parties.