Opposition Raises Slogans During President’s Address Amid NEET Controversy
Among other issues, the opposition raised slogans during the President’s address in Parliament, particularly when the President touched on the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET examination.
The world is witness to the fact that the people of India have elected a stable government with a clear majority for the third consecutive term. This has happened after six decades,” the President said.
Opposition Disrupts President’s Address Amid NEET Controversy and Emergency Remarks
During the President’s address in Parliament, opposition members raised slogans in protest. The disruptions intensified when the President mentioned the Emergency, referring to it as “the biggest and darkest chapter of direct attack on the Constitution,” noting that “the entire country plunged into chaos during Emergency, but our nation was victorious against such unconstitutional powers.”
The opposition’s objections continued when the President addressed the controversy surrounding the NEET examination. “Sanctity and transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations. The cases of paper leaks and irregularities in exams are being probed at a high level. The investigation into it will fix accountability. We need to rise above partisan politics,” President Murmu said.
The opposition’s persistent sloganeering highlighted their discontent with the government’s handling of these sensitive issues.The opposition also raised slogans when the President discussed the government’s efforts to remove AFSPA from some disputed areas and resolve other disputes through agreements.
: India Strengthens Ties with Neighboring Countries
Following the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has strengthened its relations with neighbouring countries. Participation of the leaders of seven neighbouring countries in the swearing-in ceremony of the Union Council of Ministers on June 9 reflects this priority of my government,” Murmu said, referring to leaders of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka attending the government’s inauguration.
“Be it East Asia or Middle East and Europe, my government is giving great emphasis on connectivity. It is India’s vision that has given shape to the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC),” she said. “This corridor will prove to be one of the biggest gamechangers of 21st century.”
