Par Panel Urges Admins to Block Rallies on Exam Days
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has recommended that district administrations withhold permission for rallies, processions, or public gatherings on days of crucial competitive examinations to prevent traffic disruptions and ensure candidates are not delayed. The panel, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Mukul Wasnik, made the suggestion while presenting its report on reforms to the National Testing Agency to the Rajya Sabha chairman in New Delhi on Friday. The recommendation follows controversy over the NEET paper leak and administrative lapses in the NTA, which triggered nationwide student protests and led to the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The committee also proposes amending the Public Examinations Act, 2024 to enforce this directive and ensure law-and-order arrangements are made well in advance. Additionally, it suggests allowing late-arriving candidates to sit for the remaining exam time after signing an undertaking, without granting extra
Why it matters
Students appearing for national competitive exams like NEET will benefit from reduced external disruptions on exam days, ensuring fair and timely access to examination centres. The proposed changes aim to prevent avoidable distress caused by traffic or public gatherings that could jeopardise a candidate's year of preparation.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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