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Opposition parties are questioning why Modi govt is exploring the use of armed forces in NEET exam logistics but India is not the first country to do this. Let me share some cases
▪️China: Gaokao papers are printed inside prisons under 24/7 surveillance, armed police escort every paper, and flight operations are paused during the exam.
▪️South Korea: halts all flights, military and civilian and calls off live-fire drills during CSAT.
▪️Egypt: airlifts Thanaweya Amma papers via military aircraft to remote regions, with armed forces securing highways, trains, and schools.
There are many more such cases. Several countries have deployed military infrastructure to protect high-stakes exams, prevent leaks, and ensure smooth conduct. To ensure the sanctity of NEET re-examination for 23 lakh students, the Modi govt is pulling out all stops and that is exactly what the moment demands. 🇮🇳
My visit to Sweden was marked by several important outcomes that will add new momentum to India-Sweden relations.
From elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership, launching the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 and the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, to setting an ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years, the discussions were highly productive.
I thank the people of Sweden, the Government of Sweden and PM Ulf Kristersson for the warmth and friendship.
@SwedishPM
A short while ago, I was conferred with the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross.’ This is not just an honour for me, but for the 140 crore people of India. It’s equally a tribute to all our friends in Sweden who have enriched India-Sweden relations and given them a strong foundation. May the friendship between our nations continue to grow.
@SwedishPM