Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Punjab Education Minister Faces Allegations of Exam Paper Leaks
There are serious allegations against the Punjab Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, regarding exam paper leaks.
Opposition parties like the BJP, SAD, and Congress are demanding his resignation, claiming that six major exams were leaked, affecting many students.
They say this is a big deal because it's about fairness in exams.
The Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, says there have been no leaks, but admits some cheating happened and people were arrested.
Meanwhile, the AAP government is celebrating the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down due to similar protests.
The AAP says this shows their power, but the opposition says they should also fix their own problems.
Opposition parties demand the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over alleged exam paper leaks.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejects allegations, asserting no paper leaks occurred during AAP's tenure.
Alleged paper leaks include Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test, Class 12 English exam, and others.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister following student protests over paper leaks.
AAP celebrates Pradhan's resignation, while opposition focuses on Punjab's exam integrity issues.
- Who
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Opposition parties (BJP, SAD, Congress), Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Allegations of exam paper leaks in Punjab, demands for resignation of Education Minister, rejection of allegations by AAP government
- When
- Recent, following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Allegations of exam paper leaks affecting lakhs of aspirants, political pressure, and demands for accountability.
Opposition Parties
AAP Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Parties
Demand the resignation of Harjot Singh Bains over alleged exam paper leaks.
AAP Government
Rejects allegations, asserting no paper leaks occurred during their tenure.
Integrity of Examinations
Opposition Parties
Alleged six paper leaks, affecting lakhs of aspirants, and demand accountability.
AAP Government
Acknowledges two instances of cheating, with accused arrested, and denies any paper leaks.
- Alleged Paper Leaks
- Punjab Teacher Eligibility Test, Class 12 English exam, Naib Tehsildar recruitment exam, Agriculture Development Officer test, PSSSB examinations, Pharmacy Officer recruitment test
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- Resigned due to student protests over multiple paper leaks.
- Anti-Paper Leak Bill
- Proposes stricter penalties and fast-track courts for examination malpractices.
- Arrests Made
- 21 people arrested in connection with an interstate cheating racket during the pharmacy officer examination.
- Opposition Parties
- BJP, SAD, and Congress demanding the resignation of Harjot Singh Bains.
