CBI Takes Over NEET-UG Irregularities; Oppositional Uproar Intensifies

The CBI took over five new cases of NEET-UG irregularities from state police, expanding its investigation. The political storm escalated as opposition parties geared up to confront the government. Maharashtra's ATS arrested a teacher involved in the racket, while calls to abolish NEET resurfaced.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday expanded its investigation into NEET-UG irregularities by taking over five new cases from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Bihar state police. The political storm surrounding the medical entrance exam intensified, with opposition parties preparing to challenge the government in Parliament.

In Maharashtra, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a schoolteacher from Latur, uncovering a racket offering to help students willing to pay to pass the exam. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to abolish NEET, reverting to state-administered exams in light of the paper leak controversy.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan faced opposition chants as he took his oath, signaling parliamentary tension. In response, the Central government implemented measures to strengthen examination integrity, including new rules to prevent paper leaks and reform the National Testing Agency (NTA). Meanwhile, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest, with several detentions made.

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