Ending NEET will be the truest tribute to Anitha, says Stalin
The Hindu
TN CM Stalin pays tribute to Anitha, Jagadheeswaran who died due to NEET. He urges to abolish NEET & encourages students to hone talents. TN govt protecting interests of all, implementing measures for social justice. Unveils foundation stone for 162 housing tenements in Kolathur. Helplines available for those in distress.
The day when the “cruel” National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is abolished will be the day when true tributes could be paid to S. Anitha, an academically proficient girl, who died by suicide in 2017 as she could not join the MBBS course on account of the NEET mandate, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said in Chennai on Tuesday.
During his speech in his Kolathur Assembly constituency where he took part in a function organised by Anitha Achievers Academy, Mr. Stalin said Anitha and Jagadheeswaran (a Chennai boy who died following a lower score in NEET) “are reminding us of the determination that we should put a full stop to NEET”.
Underlining the need for students to excel in extra curricular activities beyond academics, Mr. Stalin said students should make use of opportunities to hone their talents. Recalling the launch of ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme, he said it was providing skill development to students.
Asserting that his was a government that was protecting the interests of all sections, Mr. Stalin said the State was implementing several measures to ensure social justice in the society. ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme was to be rolled out in three days, he said.
“We don’t consider the expenditure to be incurred for these schemes as expenditure but as an investment for the development of the future generations,” Mr. Stalin said.
He also unveiled the foundation stone for the construction of 162 housing tenements by Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board at Raja Thottam in Kolathur at a cost of ₹27.03 crore.
Ministers K.N. Nehru and P.K. Sekarbabu, Chennai Mayor R. Priya were among those present at the function.
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