NEET 2017: 'Anitha's suicide a political conspiracy,' says TN BJP chief, receives flak

The BJP at the center as well as the AIADMK in the state are facing backlash over the teenager's suicide

As protests against NEET 2017 continue in Tamil Nadu and much outrage is being expressed over the suicide of Anitha, BJP chief in the state has called it a political conspiracy against her party. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Dr Tamilisai Soundrajan‏ has even warned "Modi baiters" over the issue.

On Sunday, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundrajan‏ accused Tamil Nadu opposition party leaders of "misguiding" the people over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. "NEET exam is not against Tamil Nadu students. 63 per cent students have been selected from State board. More rural, backward classes and scheduled castes students selected this year than previous years," she said. Soundrajan held private colleges responsible for lobbying against NEET.

As Tamil Nadu simmers over the death of Dalit student Anitha over failing to secure a medical seat in the first round of counseling, the BJP and AIADMK have received severe backlash over imposing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Tamilisai Soundrajan's tweet only made matters worse drawing more flak. The BJP leader was trolled for her remarks but refused to withdraw the same. Hundreds of netizens slammed the BJP leader for her 'insensitive' comments about the death of Anitha.

Anitha's family has, on the other hand, refused to accept the compensation announced by the Edappadi Palanisamy government. Meanwhile, the opposition parties in Tamil Nadu have decided to rally against the government for failing on many fronts including NEET exemption.

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