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Odisha Medical Exam Paper Leak Sparks Congress Critique of Modi
A question paper for a medical exam in Odisha was shared on WhatsApp while the test was happening.
Congress leaders said the government isn’t doing enough to stop such leaks and wants tougher punishments.
The university’s vice‑chancellor met with college heads to improve security.
A dean said the paper wasn’t leaked before the exam, but came out from the exam hall.
An investigation is looking into how the images were shared.
Question paper of Odisha University of Health Sciences PG exam circulated on WhatsApp during exam on 27 July 2024.
Congress accuses Modi government of inadequate measures, calling for stronger punishments and honest conversation on corruption.
Vice‑chancellor Manas Ranjan Sahoo convened a virtual meeting to tighten security for future exams.
MKCG Medical College dean Harekrushna Dalai says the paper was not leaked before the exam, but emerged from the exam hall.
Internal investigation underway to identify the device used to share images.
- Who
- Congress leaders, OUHS officials, MKCG dean, students
- What
- Alleged leak of a medical exam question paper on WhatsApp during the exam
- Where
- Odisha University of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- When
- 27 July 2024 (incident) and 31 July 2024 (report)
- Why
- To highlight corruption and call for stronger punitive measures
Key facts
- Event
- Odisha Medical PG Exam Question Paper Leak
- Date of Incident
- 27 July 2024
- Location
- Odisha University of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar
- Key Parties
- Congress, Modi Government, OUHS, MKCG Medical College
- Status
- Under investigation
Quotes
Harekrushna Dalai
Dean‑cum‑principal of MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur
“It is not a question paper leak. Had the question paper come out before the exam and reached the students, we could have termed it a leak.”
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Congress general secretary (communications)
Congress party official
“We need to have a larger, more honest conversation on the commercialisation and corruption in our education system.”
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Sources
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