Former Minister participates in protest against NEET in Salem
Former Minister R. Rajendran joined a protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in Salem. The protest, organized by the Dravidar Kazhagam, saw participation from over 500 members of the DMK and DK. Rajendran criticized NEET for its alleged corruption and the negative impact it has had on students' lives, calling for its abolition.
- ▪Former Minister R. Rajendran participated in a protest against NEET in Salem.
- ▪The protest was attended by over 500 members of the DMK and Dravidar Kazhagam.
- ▪Rajendran highlighted issues such as exam paper leaks and alleged corruption related to NEET.
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Former Minister R. Rajendran participated in a protest conducted by the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) here on Saturday (May 16, 2026).In the protest held at Fort Maidan in Salem Corporation, more than 500 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and DK cadres participated and raised slogans against NEET.Speaking at the protest, Mr. Rajendran said that the NEET question paper has been leaked multiple times, causing cancellation of the exams. The CBI also claimed alleged corruption in the exam. He said that many students have lost their lives due to this exam across the country. “This exam is against social justice. Therefore, it should be scrapped. Already DMK president M.K. Stalin termed the NEET a scam.
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