Punjab Assembly in Uproar: AAP & Congress Clash Over Exam Leaks
Punjab Assembly in Uproar: AAP & Congress Clash Over Exam Leaks
Punjab Assembly witnessed heated debates on exam paper leaks! Opposition targets AAP over state incidents, while CM Mann slams BJP-led Centre for 93 leaks nationwide. A crucial fight for students' futures!
The Punjab Assembly was the scene of heated exchanges on Monday as lawmakers debated the pervasive issue of examination paper leaks, a problem that has plagued both the state and the nation. Opposition Congress MLAs ignited the discussion, pointing fingers at the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over alleged multiple paper leaks within the last four-and-a-half years.
During the Question Hour, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa pressed the Punjab government, claiming that six exam paper leak incidents had occurred under the AAP regime alone. He called for the resignations of Education Minister Harjot Bains and Health Minister Balbir Singh, the latter in connection with a recent cheating scandal during the pharmacy officer recruitment examination. The Congress members even rushed to the Well of the House in protest, amplifying the demand for accountability.
However, the political heat quickly shifted as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took the floor. He not only defended his government but also launched a strong counter-attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government. Mann highlighted a staggering 93 paper leaks across the country since 2014, accusing the Centre of "shattering the aspirations of crores of students." He lamented that students seeking justice were often met with tear gas and police action instead of genuine accountability.
In a significant move, the Punjab Assembly passed a censure motion by voice vote against the repeated paper leaks under the Union government. Chief Minister Mann announced that this motion would be forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Union Ministry of Education, and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. He passionately urged the Centre to implement stringent measures to curb these leaks and restore the sanctity of India's education system.
Mann didn't mince words, stating that those who aspire to make India a "Vishwaguru" (world leader) have instead "made a mockery of the education system" by failing to prevent these widespread leaks. He poignantly mentioned the tragic consequence, noting that 22 candidates of the NEET examination had committed suicide, a stark reflection of shattered dreams caused by the selling of examination papers. This ongoing crisis, encompassing both state and national incidents, underscores a critical challenge to the credibility and fairness of India's examination system.
