Chandigarh: To highlight the issue of large-scale unemployment and press for reforms in the examination system to prevent recurring paper leaks, the Congress is intensifing its campaign ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ across the country.As part of its nationwide drive, the party aims to mobilise students against paper leaks, examination irregularities, delays and cancellations, while demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s examination system.Addressing a news conference, Congress Working Committee member Rajeev Shukla, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Chandigarh Congress president Rajwinder Lucky said the campaign would focus on engaging students at coaching centres, universities, hostels, libraries and other public spaces.The Congress functionaries alleged that recurring examination controversies severely undermined public confidence in competitive examinations and recruitment processes, describing the issue as a “national crisis” affecting millions of students and job aspirants.Referring to reports of arrests made during the probe, they alleged that the case pointed to serious vulnerabilities within the examination ecosystem. They argued that if individuals connected with the examination process had access to confidential question papers, accountability should extend beyond lower-level officials and agencies. The party leaders accused the Centre of failing to prevent recurring examination scandals and said responsibility for safeguarding the integrity of national examinations ultimately rested with the govt.They said repeated disruptions in examinations have affected not only students but also job seekers waiting for recruitment processes to be completed, making the issue both an education and employment concern.They noted that paper leaks evolved into organised criminal operations involving multiple stages of the examination process, including question paper preparation, printing, transportation and examination centres. MSID:: 131993898 413 |
