Ballari, July 27 -- Former Minister and BJP Leader B. Sriramulu praised PM Narendra Modi for taking "bold decisions in the interest of students' future" and launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Karnataka over drought relief, KPSC irregularities and internal party politics.

Speaking at a press conference in Ballari, Sriramulu said the confusion over NEET had forced the Centre to act decisively.

"For the sake of children's future, Modi has taken an important decision. There was a lot of confusion regarding NEET. That's why Modi took a firm decision," Sriramulu said.

He said a special task force headed by Nandan Nilekani has been formed for examination reforms.

"Whoever was involved in paper leak cases has been sent t...