Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday slammed the BJP-led central government amid reports of its plan to involve the Indian Air Force (IAF) in transporting question papers for the NEET UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut described this as a shameful admission of governance failure. Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray stated that the absolute mess in the NEET and CBSE examinations not only reflects the inefficiency of those on the boards and the HRD ministry but also damages the global reputation, trust, and employability of India’s talented and hardworking youth.
Sanjay Raut's Criticism
In a post on X, Raut said, “After years of NEET paper leaks destroying lakhs of students’ dreams, the Modi government now wants the Indian Air Force to transport question papers. Defence Minister chairing meetings with the Education Minister for basic logistics? Our armed forces protect borders, not cover up NTA and the Education Ministry’s incompetence. Fix the rotten system, punish the guilty. Stop this military band-aid. Students deserve real accountability.”
Aaditya Thackeray's Remarks
Aaditya Thackeray also took to X, stating, “Without sacking the Union Minister [Dharmendra] Pradhan and members of the NTA and the CBSE board, there is no justice for the millions of young students and their families who have faced this. Without imposing the strictest punishment for those who have leaked the NEET and messed up or badly implemented OSM in CBSE, there’s no point in promising Vikasit Bharat of 2047. Without correcting the mistakes and bettering our education system, there’s no point in hoping for a better outcome ahead for the system.”
The opposition party’s strong reaction underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET UG examination, which has been marred by allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses. The government’s decision to seek IAF assistance for secure transportation has drawn sharp criticism from political quarters, with many questioning the necessity of involving the armed forces in such tasks.
