Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Punjab Pharmacy Exam Scam: Minister Offers Resignation
Punjab's Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, offered to resign after reports of cheating in a pharmacy exam.
The government says it found and is fixing the problems, but opposition parties say the government is not handling things well and are asking for resignations.
They also criticize the government for using police against protesters.
The minister says he is ready to step down if it helps improve the education system.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains offered to resign over exam malpractice allegations.
The government claims it identified and is addressing the irregularities in the pharmacy exam.
Opposition parties demand accountability and criticize the government's handling of protests.
The exam was conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences.
The controversy has intensified the political confrontation in Punjab.
- Who
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Opposition parties (BJP, Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal)
- What
- Alleged malpractice in a pharmacy recruitment examination and subsequent political fallout
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To address allegations of exam malpractice and restore public confidence in the education system
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Responsibility for Exam Irregularities
Government's Stance
The government claims it identified and acted on the irregularities itself, demonstrating a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition alleges the government failed to ensure transparency and is responsible for the exam malpractices.
Handling of Protests
Government's Stance
The government asserts it is investigating all complaints thoroughly and taking strict action against those found guilty.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition criticizes the government for using police force against protesters instead of engaging in dialogue.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Minister Offering Resignation
- Harjot Singh Bains
- Exam Conducted By
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- Opposition Parties
- BJP, Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal
- Government's Policy
- Zero-tolerance against corruption, paper leaks, and cheating