NEET Tragedy: Suicide Highlights System Failures
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the government following the alleged suicide of Ritik Mishra, a NEET aspirant, due to exam cancellation over paper leak claims. Demand for compensation and reform follows as Congress questions systemic accountability. The NEET re-exam is scheduled for June 21 with future reforms planned.
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Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, criticized the Indian government over the tragic suicide of NEET aspirant Ritik Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. The cancellation of the exam amid paper leak allegations reportedly drove Mishra to despair, resulting in his death.
Describing the incident as a serious failure of the system, Yadav demanded a compensation of Rs 2 crore for Mishra's family and Rs 50,000 travel allowance for affected students. He called for accountability from institutions linked to exam irregularities.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced a new NEET examination date of June 21, promising future reforms including a shift to a computer-based format to prevent such issues.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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