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NEET Secretary Replaced Amidst Paper Leak Protests
23 Jul
Summary
- Education Secretary Vineet Joshi removed amid NEET paper leak protests.
- Naresh Pal Gangwar appointed as the new Secretary of Higher Education.
- Delhi High Court establishes a fast-track court for NEET paper leak cases.
In response to ongoing nationwide protests concerning the NEET exam paper leak, the Indian government has replaced Vineet Joshi as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. Naresh Pal Gangwar, an experienced bureaucrat, has been appointed to this key position within the Education Ministry. This change is part of a broader administrative reshuffle affecting key educational bodies.
The Delhi High Court has taken a significant step by forming a fast-track court dedicated to hearing cases related to the NEET paper leak. This development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of stringent actions against unfair means in public examinations. The new court will specifically address offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Protests against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination continue with large gatherings at Jantar Mantar. Demonstrators are raising concerns about unemployment and examination processes. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike, further amplifying the movement. Recent confrontations between protesters and police have intensified public anger.
