Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took aim at the Centre's handling of the NEET while responding to the President's Address. The opposition also raised concerns over the issue of paper leaks and alleged misuse of probe agencies by the government. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh accused BJP members of taking a bribe in the form of electoral bonds.
Chaos in Parliament over NEET, Paper Leaks, and Government Misconduct
The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, descended into chaos on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, as opposition members raised concerns over the handling of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and other controversial issues.
Background:
NEET is a standardized entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs in India. In recent years, the exam has been marred by allegations of irregularities and paper leaks. The opposition has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of mishandling the situation and failing to address the concerns of students and parents.
Current Events:
During Tuesday's session, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took aim at the government's handling of NEET, responding to the President's Address. He raised concerns about the alleged paper leak in the 2022 exam and demanded accountability from the government.
Other opposition members joined Gandhi in expressing their dissatisfaction. The Aam Aadmi Party's Sanjay Singh accused BJP members of taking bribes through electoral bonds, a controversial scheme that allows anonymous donations to political parties.
The government faced further criticism over its alleged misuse of probe agencies against its political opponents. The opposition accused the government of using agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to target opposition leaders.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. What is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)?
NEET is a standardized entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs in India.
2. Why is there controversy surrounding NEET?
NEET has been criticized for being discriminatory against students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds, and for allegedly having a high rate of paper leaks and irregularities.
3. What were the allegations against the government in Tuesday's Parliament session?
Opposition members accused the government of mishandling NEET, paper leaks, electoral bond bribery, and misuse of probe agencies.
4. What is an electoral bond?
An electoral bond is a financial instrument that allows anonymous donations to political parties in India. Critics argue that this scheme promotes corruption and undermines transparency in political funding.
5. What is the role of the Enforcement Directorate and CBI in the alleged misuse of probe agencies?
The Enforcement Directorate is an agency responsible for investigating financial crimes, while the CBI investigates serious crimes. The opposition has accused the government of using these agencies to target political opponents and suppress dissent.
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