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Exam Scandals Spark Protests and Political Conflict in India

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2 sources across 2 countries · India · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

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Examination paper leaks and scandals have led to widespread student protests and political confrontations in India. According to a poll cited by The Japan Times, most Indians fault Prime Minister Modi for the handling of these scandals. Demonstrators have accused authorities of using excessive force during protests. In the Punjab Assembly on August 3, 2026, the house passed a censure motion by voice vote against repeated paper leaks occurring under the Bharatiya Janata Party led Union government. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that 93 paper leaks have occurred since 2014 and that 22 NEET examination candidates committed suicide. Conversely, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa alleged that six paper leaks occurred under the Aam Aadmi Party regime in Punjab, leading him to seek the resignations of the Education and Health ministers. The Punjab Assembly was briefly adjourned after Congress MLAs rushed to the Well of the House to raise slogans against the government.

How each side framed it

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The center-left outlet detailed the legislative conflict in Punjab, highlighting specific accusations against the BJP led central government.
Centre
The center outlet focused on public opinion polls and the escalation of student protests.

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