examination irregularities
Coverage of examination irregularities in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: ‘This is only the beginning’: Students celebrate Pradhan’s exit
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrated at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak. The resignation followed weeks of protests and was a key demand of the movement.
- Protests held across Uttar Pradesh over NEET paper leak case and other examination irregularities
Protests occurred in Ghazipur, Varanasi, Ballia, and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh as students demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a revamp of the examination process due to NEET paper leak and other irregularities.
- Delhi HC agrees to hear PIL seeking probe into Cockroach Janta Party protest
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest. The CJP has been protesting since June 20 to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities.
- ABVP seeks panel for reforms in competitive examinations
ABVP, a student body, is calling for a panel to reform competitive examinations like NEET-UG, demanding greater transparency and institutional reforms. They also seek a CBI inquiry into alleged examination irregularities.
- ‘Chalo Lok Bhavan’ protest in Hyderabad calls for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal
Student organizations in Hyderabad held a 'Chalo Lok Bhavan' protest demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest highlighted concerns over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, allegations of examination irregularities, paper leaks, and a broader crisis in the education sector.
- Congress blames Centre for recurring exam paper leaks
Congress attributes recurring exam paper leaks to the Centre. The APCC working president claims repeated examination irregularities have undermined confidence in the testing system and impacted millions of students nationwide.
- Day 19 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses over 7 Kg as fast enters 11th day
Day 19 of the CJP protest marks the 11th day of a fast by Wangchuk, who has lost over 7 kg. The CJP is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged repeated examination irregularities and paper leaks that have negatively impacted students and families.
- Kharge targets Dharmendra Pradhan over ‘terrorist’ remark on protesting students
Congress president Kharge accuses Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of calling protesting students 'terrorist' and refuses to take responsibility for examination irregularities.
- 'Won't leave until Pradhan resigns': CJP founder Dipke seeks permission to extend protest
Abhijit Dipke of CJP is leading a protest in New Delhi, demanding government accountability over examination irregularities and paper leaks. Protesters refuse to disband until Pradhan resigns.
- India’s viral Cockroach Party launches nationwide youth protests
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched nationwide youth protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities and paper leaks. The movement, sparked by Supreme Court judge Surya Kant's 'cockroach' remark about unemployed youth, uses humor and satire to address unemployment, rising costs, and government accountability.