Kolkata, June 20: JDU’s national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad addressed various issues ahead of the NEET UG exam scheduled for June 21. He discussed mock drills, opposition claims in Bengal, criticism of the India alliance, and other national legal and political developments.
On the re-examination of NEET, Prasad stated, “The government is fully prepared to conduct the exams transparently and smoothly. All necessary measures have been taken to alleviate students’ concerns regarding paper and question paper leaks. Precautionary steps include banning Telegram and using Air Force planes to deliver question papers to different states.”
Regarding the permanent ban on Telegram, Rajiv Ranjan explained, “The decision to ban Telegram was made thoughtfully. This precautionary measure will help ensure the smooth conduct of the exams.”
When asked about the Calcutta High Court‘s refusal to impose a stay on the decision to appoint TMC rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of the opposition in the assembly, Prasad remarked, “Mamata should understand that party leaders and elected representatives cannot be treated as personal property. Parties must move away from the notion of personal ownership and engage in dialogue with their leaders to make decisions based on their opinions. The situation in West Bengal reflects the challenges faced by leaders in many states across the country. This serves as a lesson that any party that eliminates internal democracy must be prepared to face serious consequences.”
On the police order to freeze certain TMC bank accounts, Rajiv Ranjan stated, “This is a standard procedure. The issue of which party is aligned with whom has now become significant, leading to a process regarding the operation of bank accounts.”
In response to Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s comments about the losses faced by parties supporting Rahul Gandhi, JDU’s spokesperson said, “There is a commonality among Congress and several regional parties that decisions are never made democratically. Internal democracy has collapsed in these parties, and there is no communication between grassroots workers and top leaders. Consequently, Congress is facing difficulties in Congress-ruled states. The situation is also not favorable in states where allies of the India bloc are in power or in opposition.”
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