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Netizens Question Deafening Silence Of Actor Suriya Amid Tamil Nadu Students Topping NEET Exam

June 14, 2023
The Commune

In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, four students from Tamil Nadu have secured a place in the top 10 ranks of the NEET 2023 examination. This news comes as a moment of pride for the state, especially considering the opposition the exam has faced in recent years. However, amidst the celebrations, popular actor Surya, who has been a vocal critic of the NEET exam, has chosen to remain silent, drawing criticism from netizens.

The NEET 2023 results were announced yesterday, and Prabanjan J from Tamil Nadu and Bora Varun Chakravarthi from Andhra Pradesh emerged as the toppers with a perfect score of 720. Joining them in the top 10 ranks are three other bright students from Tamil Nadu—Kaustav Bauri, Surya Siddharth N, and Varun S.

It is noteworthy to mention that Kautav Bauri, a Scheduled Caste candidate from Tamil Nadu, has secured the third rank rubbing it in the face of pseudo-social justice warriors.

These students have exhibited exceptional talent and determination, and deserve heartfelt congratulations for their impressive achievements.

Tamil Nadu BJP state president K Annamalai congratulated the students on their stellar performance and highlighted the significance of their success in Tamil Nadu. He emphasized that the results serve as a lesson to political parties such as the DMK, who have politicized the NEET examination. Annamalai praised NEET for providing a level playing field to all aspiring doctors, irrespective of their backgrounds.

However, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has consistently opposed the NEET exam, citing concerns about its potential discrimination against students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those studying in state boards.

The current situation has brought attention to an old tweet by actor Surya, in which he expressed his belief that the NEET exam is biased against Tamil students. Netizens are now questioning the actor’s silence and his failure to congratulate the successful Tamil students who excelled in the exam.

Actor Surya had previously encouraged people to voice their concerns by writing to the AK Rajan committee, established by the DMK government, to examine the impact of NEET on Tamil students. In a statement released on June 19, 2021, he claimed that the “single-choice system” of determining eligibility was against social justice and criticized the exam for hindering the educational prospects of underprivileged students.

“An examination like NEET is not only against the interest of the student but also against the interest of the state,” the actor said. He has also asked that all education should be brought under the state list and that all should political parties should unite for the cause. “In a country like India where there are many different languages, cultures and cultural differences, education needs to be a state right. That is the only permanent solution. I urge all political parties to work together on the principle of ‘State Right to Education’, the statement read.

He added, “The dream of thousands of poor students who studied with the ambition of becoming a doctor was set on fire by NEET exam’. The scars of the injury it caused will not disappear for a long time. The panel, headed by Justice AK Rajan, appointed by the Tamil Nadu government, has asked the public to comment on the implications of the NEET test. We need to make people aware of the seriousness of the impact of the ‘NEET’, which has called into question the future of our children. I would like to ask the students and their families to register their grievances on the impact of NEET on or before June 23 by sending an email to [email protected]”

Earlier in 2020, Suriya called NEET and other entrance exams as ‘Manu Needhi’ exams saying that such exams brought out by the government amplified inequalities in society.

However, with Tamil Nadu students demonstrating their brilliance and succeeding in the NEET examination, the silence of actor Surya has sparked controversy. Social media users argue that the actor should acknowledge the accomplishments of these students and recognize their hard work, given his strong stance against the exam.

As the debate surrounding NEET continues, netizens eagerly await a response from actor Surya. The achievements of Tamil Nadu students in the NEET 2023 exam not only highlight their talent but also raise questions about the validity of claims made against the examination.

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