CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announces free travel in Punjab Roadways buses for NEET aspirants, following Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced free travel in Punjab Roadways buses for students appearing in the NEET examination from June 20 to 22, following an appeal by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The decision was taken after several aspirants informed Arvind Kejriwal that poor families were struggling to arrange travel expenses to examination centres, prompting the Punjab Government to step in and provide relief to students across the state.

What did Arvind Kejriwal say?

Announcing the aid to students, the AAP Chief urged students to stay strong, work hard and continue preparing with determination, saying every child’s dream of becoming a doctor would come true.

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared a video message with NEET aspirants and stated, “Many of you had written to me saying that some students do not even have enough money to travel from their homes to the examination centre on the day of the exam and pay the fare. You had asked whether some help could be provided regarding this. I had raised this with Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. Following this, the Punjab government has made bus travel free for candidates appearing for the NEET examination from June 20 to June 22 on Punjab Roadways buses.”

Arvind Kejriwal further said, “Children, prepare well, study with full dedication and keep your spirits high. Some children had written saying they were feeling depressed and losing motivation. Now do not think like that. Be courageous and work hard with full determination. All of you will be successful, all of you will become doctors, and everyone’s dreams will come true. Best of luck and God bless you.”

What did Bhagwant Singh Mann say?

Sharing the news with students, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Greetings and best wishes to all the children appearing for the NEET examination. I have come to know that all of you are dreaming big, and you absolutely should. To aid in realising dreams is the government’s duty. Dreams are not those that come during sleep, but the ones who don't let us sleep. Becoming a doctor is a wonderful dream. I have also learned that many children do not even have enough money to afford travel to the examination centre. Therefore, on June 20, 21, 22 you only need to show your admit card and travel for free in Punjab Roadways buses.”

He emphasised, “Focus completely on your exam preparation with full energy and enthusiasm. I pray to God that you succeed in reaching your goals in life and bring pride to your parents, your state and your country.”

Sharing the information on social media platform 'X', Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Many poor children appear for the NEET examination. Some of them do not even have enough money to pay for travel to the examination centre. Recently, when Arvind Kejriwal Ji spoke to NEET students, many children asked for help. The NEET examination is scheduled for June 21. Therefore, the Punjab government has decided that on June 20, 21, and 22, travel will be free for all students appearing for the NEET examination in all Punjab Roadways buses. Just show your admit card, and no ticket will be required. May God grant you success.”