Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Uttarakhand Exam Leak Protests Continue, Demand CBI Probe
People in Uttarakhand are angry about a leaked exam for government jobs.
They think someone cheated.
They're asking for a special investigation by the CBI and want to cancel the exam.
The government is already doing its own investigation and is willing to consider a CBI probe.
The government said the exam was a cheating scam.
Protesters say the government is downplaying the cheating and trying to distract from the problem.
Many students say they've lost faith in the system.
Students are worried about their futures.
Protests continue in Dehradun over the alleged leak of the UKSSSC exam paper.
Protesters demand a CBI investigation and cancellation of the exam.
The Uttarakhand government is currently conducting an SIT probe and open to a CBI probe.
Chief Minister Dhami termed the incident "nakal jihad."
Protesters criticize the government's handling and the labeling of the issue.
- Who
- Protesters and Uttarakhand government
- What
- Protests and investigation into UKSSSC exam leak allegations
- When
- Ongoing since the paper leak; Protest entered seventh day on Sunday
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Alleged leak of the question paper for the UKSSSC test
Protesters' Stance
Government's Stance
Investigation Agency
Protesters' Stance
Demand a CBI probe for impartial investigation.
Government's Stance
SIT probe is currently underway; CBI probe is an option.
Characterization of Protests
Protesters' Stance
Accuse government of using divisive rhetoric, aiming to deflect from the exam leak.
Government's Stance
Criticizes protestors for politicizing the issue.
Exam Validity
Protesters' Stance
Demand the exam be cancelled and re-conducted.
Government's Stance
Focus is on investigation and actions based on findings.
- Event
- UKSSSC exam paper leak
- Exam Date
- September 21
- Protestors' Demand
- CBI probe and exam cancellation
- Government Response
- SIT probe underway, CM open to CBI
- Accusation by CM
- Termed incident as "nakal jihad"
Sources
Uttarakhand govt forms commission headed by retired high court judge to investigate paper 'leak' scandal
CM Dhami agrees with predecessor TS Rawat on CBI probe in UKSSSC paper leak case
