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Youth Congress Rages in Chennai Against NEET, Demands Abolition

चेन्नई में NEET के खिलाफ यूथ कांग्रेस का प्रदर्शन, परीक्षा खत्म करने की मांग

चेन्नईमध्ये NEET विरोधात युवा काँग्रेसचा रोष, परीक्षा रद्द करण्याची मागणी

চেন্নাইয়ে NEET-এর বিরুদ্ধে যুব কংগ্রেসের ক্ষোভ, পরীক্ষা বাতিলের দাবি

சென்னையில் NEET-க்கு எதிராக இளைஞர் காங்கிரஸ் போராட்டம், தேர்வு ரத்து செய்யக் கோரிக்கை

చెన్నైలో NEETకు వ్యతిరేకంగా యువజన కాంగ్రెస్ నిరసన, పరీక్ష రద్దుకు డిమాండ్

ચેન્નઈમાં NEET વિરુદ્ધ યુથ કોંગ્રેસનો વિરોધ, પરીક્ષા રદ કરવાની માંગ

ਚੇਨਈ ਵਿੱਚ NEET ਖਿਲਾਫ ਯੂਥ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ, ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਰੱਦ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ

By AI News Desk 🕐 17 May 2026, 05:24 PM 📰 Viral and Trending News
Chennai Youth Congress Rages Against NEET

Chennai witnessed a fervent demonstration by the Youth Congress today, as hundreds of its members took to the streets to protest against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The protest, held in the heart of Chennai, underscored the long-standing discontent and opposition to the medical entrance examination that has been a contentious issue in Tamil Nadu for years. Chanting slogans against the central government and demanding the immediate abolition of NEET, the activists highlighted the perceived injustices and disadvantages the exam poses to students from rural backgrounds and those from state board syllabi.

The demonstration, which included prominent leaders and a large contingent of student wing members, aimed to amplify the voices of aspiring medical students who feel marginalized by the current examination system. Protesters carried placards denouncing NEET, arguing that it undermines social justice and equal opportunities, forcing many talented students to abandon their dreams of becoming doctors. They pointed to the rising number of suicides among students unable to clear NEET as a tragic consequence of the high-pressure, competitive environment fostered by the exam.

Tamil Nadu has historically opposed NEET, advocating for the restoration of the state’s previous admission system based on Class 12 marks. The state government has even passed legislation seeking exemption from NEET, citing concerns about its impact on socio-economically disadvantaged students and the overall public health system. However, these legislative efforts have yet to receive presidential assent, leaving the state embroiled in a continuous struggle against the central policy.

Youth Congress leaders addressing the gathering condemned the Centre’s inflexibility on the issue, accusing it of ignoring the unique educational landscape and social justice principles prevalent in Tamil Nadu. They demanded a comprehensive review of NEET’s implementation and urged the government to heed the widespread public sentiment in the state. The protest served as a powerful reminder of the deep-seated resistance to NEET in Tamil Nadu, suggesting that the battle over medical admissions is far from over and will likely continue to be a significant political and social issue in the region.

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