Tamil Nadu: Family of Anitha refuses government compensation
The Tamil Nadu government, which announced a solatium of Rs seven lakh and a government job to a member in Anitha's family were snubbed.
In Short
- On Sunday, as tribute poured in for Anitha, many addressed her as "Dr Anitha".
- Tamil Nadu govt announced a solatium of Rs seven lakh and a govt job to her family member.
- But, the family refused it.
Tamil Nadu has been crying for justice for 17-year-old girl Anitha, who committed suicide in Ariyalur for not being able to clear the NEET exam despite scoring high marks in the state level. Tamil Nadu and Central governments have come under attack by various political parties, activists and students for letting down Anitha, who fought in Supreme Court to scrap NEET which did not give level playing ground to students.
On Sunday, as tribute poured in for Anitha, many addressed her as "Dr Anitha". The Tamil Nadu government, which announced a solatium of Rs seven lakh and a government job to a member in the family were snubbed. The district collector Lakshmi Priya went to handover the cheque to Anitha's family which refused to receive it.
Her brother Maniratnman said," It was dream of Anitha that she become a doctor. My father has clearly said that government should help poor students become doctor and not be affected by NEET. Only if Tamil Nadu government fulfills that wish we will accept the solatium. We don't have the necessity to live with the money given by the government."
There is a growing cry to help students from Tamil Nadu who have been affected by NEET. DMK has convened an all party meeting on Monday evening to find a solution to help students affected by NEET.