TN adopts resolution calling for nationwide abolition of med test
The Free Press Journal|June 29, 2024
With the NEET mired in controversy, the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling for a nationwide abolition of the entrance test for medical admissions.
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TN adopts resolution calling for nationwide abolition of med test

The resolution urged the Centre to ensure Presidential assent is granted for a Bill to exempt Tamil Nadu from the NEET-mandated medical admissions, which was readop t ed by the House in February 2022 after Governor RN Ravi had returned it.

While the AIADMK legislators did not attend Friday’s session in view of their suspension from the House, the BJP members walked out before the resolution was tabled for vote. All members present voted in its favour.

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