UGC NET date: DMK MP Kanimozhi expressed concern over the clash of UGC NET exam dates with Pongal alleging that it is a widely celebrated festival. Calling it an appalling decision, the MP further mentioned that it shows complete insensitivity to the people of Tamil Nadu, as she alleged that the “lack of consideration is becoming a pattern.” The Member of Parliament penned a letter to Education Minister, addressing the issue. The National Testing Agency (NTA) scheduled the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on January 15 and 16, after which Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party’s student wing announced statewide protests. Pongal is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu. According to UGC-NET schedule, 17 examinations are slated to take place on January 15. Exams for mass communication and journalism, law, electronic science, and environmental sciences, among other subjects will be held on this day in two shifts. This day clashes with the celebrations of harvest festival, when millions of Tamilians will pay tribute to the Sun, mother nature, and farm animals. …