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Center to meet with CMs to discuss NEET and national exams, says Rudra Raju

Gidugu Rudra Raju, part of Congress Working Committee, has called on Union government to engage with Chief Ministers regarding logistics for national-level exams such as NEET, set for 2027. He pointed out the heartbreaking suicides of 12 students associated with examination process and demanded ₹1 crore in compensation for their families.

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Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Center to meet with CMs to discuss NEET and national exams, says Rudra Raju

Key Takeaways

  • Gidugu Rudra Raju criticized the NTA for sending a Nagpur student to an exam center in Abu Dhabi, jeopardizing student safety.
  • Twelve students have tragically committed suicide related to the examination process in cities like Coimbatore and New Delhi.
  • Rudra Raju proposed a ₹1 crore compensation for families affected by exam-related tragedies, highlighting the need for accountability.
  • Eighty-eight examinations have been canceled in recent years due to leakages, complicating the national testing landscape.
  • The re-examination of NEET is set for June 21, 2027, prompting urgent calls for a meeting with Chief Ministers.

Gidugu Rudra Raju,part of Congress Working Committee,urged Union government to meet with Chief Ministers across India . He wants input to ensure smooth arrangements for national exams like NEET,coming in 2027 .

In Vizianagaram,June 20,2026,Rudra Raju slammed National Testing Agency for exam logistics. He pointed to issues like students sent to far-off centers,even one from Nagpur to Abu Dhabi . Such moves,he said,put students' lives at risk.

Rudra Raju voiced deep concern over 12 student suicides tied to exams. Cities like Coimbatore,New Delhi saw these tragedies. He urged government to give ₹1 crore to affected families,noting money can't replace lives but it's needed accountability .

He also noted Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi's push against flawed exam system . It's struck a chord with parents,students nationwide. Rudra Raju hit out at central government's stance,saying it weakens state power in education under one-nation-one-exam policy. Numerous exams,88 to be exact,were canceled over leakages lately,adding to chaos.

With NEET re-exam on June 21,Rudra Raju stressed urgency for central government to talk with state leaders. Their insights could be key to tackling these exam challenges…

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