Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Punjab minister faces opposition storm over exam leaks
Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains is facing criticism from opposition parties over several alleged exam leaks and irregularities.
The opposition, including the Congress and BJP, is demanding his resignation, citing incidents like the pharmacy exam cheating scandal.
Bains and the AAP government defend their record, stating that no paper leaks have occurred and that swift action was taken against cheating.
The controversy highlights the political tensions in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.
Opposition parties demand Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains' resignation over alleged exam leaks.
AAP claims no paper leaks in Punjab, citing swift action against cheating.
Incidents include pharmacy exam cheating, Class 12 English paper leak, and PSTET exam cancellation.
Opposition parties list multiple exam irregularities under AAP rule.
Bains offers to resign if it helps the education system, while AAP defends its record.
- Who
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Opposition parties, AAP leaders
- What
- Controversy over exam leaks and irregularities in Punjab
- When
- July 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Opposition parties demand Bains' resignation citing exam irregularities, while AAP defends its record.
Opposition Parties
AAP Government
Paper Leaks and Irregularities
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties claim multiple exam leaks and irregularities under AAP rule, demanding Bains' resignation.
AAP Government
AAP denies significant paper leaks, citing swift action against cheating and attributing issues to isolated incidents.
Accountability and Resignation
Opposition Parties
Opposition demands Bains' resignation, citing hypocrisy in AAP's stance on exam integrity.
AAP Government
AAP argues Bains acted appropriately and should not resign, emphasizing the government's overall responsibility and actions taken.
- Date of Pharmacy Exam Incident
- July 19, 2024
- Number of Exam Leaks Alleged by Opposition
- Six
- AAP's Claim on Paper Leaks
- No paper leaks in four-and-a-half years
- Bains' Response to Resignation Demand
- Willing to resign if it helps the education system
- Sisodia's Statement on Punjab Exams
- No paper leaks in Punjab, only cheating attempts