Archive · 25 Jul 2026
TN Minister Criticizes NEET, DMK Over Broken Promises
Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar spoke against the NEET exam, saying it causes stress for students and their families.
He accused the DMK of making promises to abolish NEET but not doing anything about it while they were in power.
The minister said the government supports protests against NEET and will continue to oppose it.
He also mentioned that NEET is backed by Supreme Court rulings and cannot be withdrawn easily.
Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar reiterated the government's opposition to NEET.
NEET is described as unnecessary and causing stress for students and their families.
The government supports protests against NEET and provides necessary permissions.
The DMK is accused of failing to abolish NEET despite promising to do so.
NEET is backed by Supreme Court rulings and cannot be withdrawn through state-level announcements.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar and the DMK
- What
- Criticism of NEET and DMK's broken promises
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Madurai
- Why
- To reiterate the government's opposition to NEET and highlight the DMK's failure to abolish it
Tamil Nadu Government
DMK
Opposition to NEET
Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government firmly opposes NEET, describing it as unnecessary and creating stress for students and their families.
DMK
The DMK had promised to abolish NEET but failed to take effective steps while in power.
- Minister
- Nirmal Kumar
- Location
- Madurai
- Examination
- NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test)
- Government's Stand
- Opposes NEET
- DMK's Promise
- Failed to abolish NEET