Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Tuesday criticised the National Testing Agency over the NEET cancellation issue and accused it of failing to conduct the examination properly.
In a statement, the Minister said nearly 70,000 students from Telangana and more than 22 lakh students across the country appeared for NEET this year.
He said students were now waiting anxiously for the results. However, the cancellation created uncertainty and distress among candidates and their families.
NEET cancellation issue triggers criticism from Minister
Raja Narasimha said the NTA failed to learn lessons from earlier incidents and neglected to ensure secure conduct of the examination.
He alleged that the agency’s lapses had put the future of lakhs of students at risk.
“As a result of the cancellation, countless students and their families are facing distress,” the Minister said.
Further, he urged the Central government to respond appropriately and take strict action against those responsible for the issue.
The Minister also said the Telangana government stood with the affected students and their families.
నీట్ రద్దుపై ఆరోగ్యశాఖ మంత్రి దామోదర్ రాజనర్సింహ:
నీట్ పరీక్ష రద్దు కావడం అత్యంత దురదృష్టకరం.
తెలంగాణలో సుమారు 70 వేల మంది, దేశవ్యాప్తంగా సుమారు 22 లక్షల మందికిపైగా విద్యార్థులు ఈసారి నీట్ రాసి.. ఫలితాల కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తున్నారు.
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