Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Union Minister Calls for Parliamentary Debate on Exam Irregularities
Union Minister JP Nadda said that any discussion about problems in exams should happen in Parliament.
He asked the Opposition not to make it a political issue.
The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, has been protesting and wants the Education Minister to resign.
Nadda accused the Opposition of only talking about some exam problems and said the government is ready to discuss the issue in Parliament.
He also mentioned that exam problems have happened in many states, not just those ruled by the Opposition.
The Opposition wants the Prime Minister to apologize for how the police handled the protests.
Union Minister JP Nadda called for a parliamentary debate on alleged exam irregularities.
The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, has been protesting and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
Nadda accused the Opposition of selectively highlighting paper leak cases and urged a joint investigation.
The government is ready to discuss the issue in Parliament and has offered additional time for the debate.
Protests were held on Monday, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators.
- Who
- Union Minister JP Nadda and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Debate on alleged exam irregularities
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Press conference
- Why
- To address allegations of lapses in competitive examinations and protests demanding the resignation of the Education Minister
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Platform for Discussion
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition wants to discuss the issue publicly and has been protesting, including a march to Parliament.
Government's Stance
The government insists that any debate should be confined to Parliament and not politicized.
Responsibility for Irregularities
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition accuses the government of lapses in the conduct of competitive examinations and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
Government's Stance
The government accuses the Opposition of selectively highlighting paper leak cases and urges a joint investigation and solution.
- Union Minister
- JP Nadda
- Opposition Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Date
- Monday
- Press Conference Date
- Wednesday