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Chadha defends NEET bill, SC demands NTA overhaul
BJP MP Raghav Chadha defended the government's Public Examinations Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, saying his role had shifted from asking questions in opposition to providing solutions on the treasury benches. He called the NEET paper leak a 'chronic disease' and urged parties to avoid partisan views, The Hans India reports.
Separately, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file an affidavit detailing reforms recommended by the Radhakrishnan and Nilekani committees to strengthen the National Testing Agency. The bench stressed the need for secure infrastructure, experienced manpower, and cybersecurity to prevent future leaks, Greater Kashmir reports.
The solicitor general told the court that question papers are now printed under CCTV and CISF surveillance, transported in GPS-tracked vehicles, and stored in bank strong rooms. The matter will be heard again in three weeks.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Hans India report frames Raghav Chadha's defence of the government's NEET reform bill as a responsible shift from opposition to treasury benches, prioritising solutions over questions. Greater Kashmir omits Chadha entirely and instead foregrounds the Supreme Court's insistence on institutional overhaul of the NTA, including explicit directives on infrastructure and cybersecurity. The pro-government framing emphasises responsiveness and legislative action, while the critical framing (via the court) highlights systemic weakness and the need for deeper reform. Neither source directly addresses the unresolved investigation status. The measured takeaway: the government claims progress through the bill, but the court demands structural changes, with the next hearing in three weeks.
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 government-critical
Sources (2): thehansindia.com (pro government), greaterkashmir.com (government critical)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
