Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Punjab Paper Leak Allegations Spark Political Clash
The BJP and Congress are accusing the Punjab government of multiple paper leaks in various exams and are demanding the resignation of the Punjab Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains.
They allege that these leaks have shattered the dreams of many students.
However, the AAP, which runs the Punjab government, denies these allegations.
They say there have been no paper leaks, only some cheating attempts at two places, which were quickly addressed.
The AAP also claims that the BJP and Congress are trying to divert attention from issues during their own tenure.
This political dispute started after the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned due to a paper leak in the NEET exam.
BJP and Congress allege multiple paper leaks in Punjab exams, including PSEB Class 12 English, PSTET, ADO, and PSSSB exams.
They demand the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.
AAP denies any paper leaks, admitting only cheating attempts at two places which were quickly addressed.
AAP accuses BJP and Congress of diverting attention from issues during their tenure.
The political dispute follows the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
- Who
- BJP, Congress, AAP, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Allegations of paper leaks in Punjab exams and demands for the resignation of the Punjab Education Minister
- When
- After Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Allegations of multiple paper leaks and irregularities in Punjab exams
Opposition Allegations
AAP Defense
Paper Leak Allegations
Opposition Allegations
BJP, Congress, and SAD allege multiple paper leaks in Punjab exams, including PSEB Class 12 English, PSTET, ADO, and PSSSB exams, as well as cheating in Naib Tehsildar and Pharmacy Officer recruitment tests.
AAP Defense
AAP denies any paper leaks, admitting only cheating attempts at two places which were quickly addressed. They claim the allegations are false and aimed at diverting attention from issues during BJP's tenure.
- Alleged Paper Leaks
- PSEB Class 12 English, PSTET, ADO, PSSSB Group-B and Combined, Naib Tehsildar, Pharmacy Officer recruitment tests
- AAP's Response
- Denied paper leaks, admitted cheating attempts at two places, acted within 10 minutes
- BJP's Demand
- Resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains
- Congress Allegations
- Six major paper leaks over the past four years
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned; Pralhad Joshi took over
