'NEET Will Be Scrapped'

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Urges NEET Aspirants to Stay Strong Amidst Tragic Suicides

In the wake of the tragic suicides of a medical aspirant and his father, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made a fervent appeal to students, especially those preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), to face life with self-confidence and not to harbor any suicidal tendencies.

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The Chief Minister’s plea comes after a 19-year-old medical aspirant, Jagatheeswaran, from Chromepet, Chennai, took his own life after failing to clear the NEET examination. Following this tragic incident, the student’s father, Selvasekhar, also committed suicide. Expressing his deep condolences, Stalin stated

“I offer my deepest condolences on the demise of student Jagatheeswaran and his father Selvasekhar. Let their deaths be the last on the altar of NEET.”

Stalin further assured the students

“The NEET, which is a hurdle for your growth, will be scrapped. The state government is actively working on the legal initiative in this direction.”

He recalled the Assembly resolutions that demanded NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu and highlighted that while the first resolution was returned by the Governor, the second was sent to the President for assent.

Taking a direct jibe at Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Stalin remarked

“Then, all those who say ‘I will not sign’ will disappear,”

referring to the Governor’s stance against the state’s anti-NEET bill. He further criticized the Governor’s actions, stating

“It appears that Governor Ravi wants the bill to be shelved. NEET exam has become expensive and can be afforded only by the rich.”

Stalin also pointed out the challenges faced by students who cannot afford the high costs associated with the NEET preparation and lamented that medical education seems to be reserved only for those with financial means.

Despite these challenges, Stalin highlighted the state government’s initiative to introduce a 7.5 percent reservation for underprivileged students from government schools in medical colleges. However, he expressed his disappointment with the Governor’s lack of understanding and alleged that he might be acting under the influence of coaching centers.

Stalin also criticized Governor Ravi for his recent interactions with students at the Raj Bhavan, where he allegedly displayed ignorance regarding the NEET exemption bill. The Chief Minister clarified

“The bill does not await his signature. It rests with the President. Governor has no authority as far as this is concerned, though he is giving the impression that he wields authority.”

In a poignant conclusion, Stalin urged the students