Annamalai Slams 'Military-Grade' Security For NEET Retest, Says It Defies NEP Goals

Summary

Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, has criticized the extensive security arrangements for the upcoming NEET retest, saying they may increase anxiety among students. The measures, which include multiple layers of surveillance and frisking, as well as direct monitoring from the Prime Minister's office, aim to prevent paper leaks, but Annamalai argues they may undermine the National Education Policy's goal of reducing examination-related stress. He suggests that the additional checks and procedures could place an unnecessary burden on candidates, adding to their already significant exam pressure.