NEET Ban Bill: DMK Calls Hunger Strike on August 20 Against Centre, Governor for Not Giving Assent to Anti-NEET Legislation
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Wednesday announced a statewide hunger strike on August 20 against the Centre and state Governor for not giving their assent to the anti-NEET bill.
Chennai, August 16: Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Wednesday announced a statewide hunger strike on August 20 against the Centre and state Governor for not giving their assent to the anti-NEET bill. State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Udayanidhi Stalin said the youth, student and doctors wing of the DMK will conduct the day-long hunger strike across all the district headquarters. TS TET 2023: Registration for Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test Examination Ends on August 16, Apply Online at tstet.cgg.gov.in.
In a joint statement, Udayanidhi Stalin and secretaries of the three wings said that the party would continue with the agitation until a nod is not given to the bill.
The announcement of the strike comes a day after Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during his Independence Day address, said that education must be included in the state subject in concurrent list.
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