Tamil Nadu CM Vijay raised demands for NEET exemption and safeguards for southern states’ parliamentary representation during delimitation at the Southern Zonal Council meeting. He argued that NEET affects rural and weaker sections, while population-based delimitation should not reduce representation of states that achieved population control.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay raised two politically significant demands at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking an exemption for the state from NEET and safeguards against any reduction in southern states' representation in Parliament following delimitation.
Making his maiden appearance at the council meeting, Vijay raised the issues with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two matters have been at the centre of political debate in Tamil Nadu. He also called for greater interstate cooperation to tackle drug abuse and sought cooperation on the blue economy and coastal security.
NEET Back In Focus
Vijay sought an exemption for Tamil Nadu from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the entrance examination for medical courses, arguing that the system disadvantages rural students and those from financially weaker backgrounds.
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