Chandigarh: Punjab Youth Congress workers on Tuesday staged a protest outside the residence of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Ghambirpur, demanding his resignation over alleged paper leak issues and examination irregularities in the state.
The protesters raised slogans against the Punjab government and accused the administration of failing to protect the interests of students affected by alleged irregularities in recruitment and examination processes.
Protesters Demand Accountability From Education Minister
The Youth Congress leaders alleged that repeated incidents of paper leaks have raised serious questions over the functioning of the state’s education system and demanded accountability from the Education Minister.
The demonstration comes amid growing political pressure on the Punjab government, with opposition parties also targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Harjot Singh Bains over alleged paper leak controversies.
Paper Leak Issue Triggers Political Row in Punjab
The controversy has intensified political debates in Punjab, with opposition leaders demanding action and questioning the government’s handling of examination-related matters.
The Punjab government has faced criticism from opposition parties over allegations of irregularities, while authorities have maintained that measures are being taken to ensure transparency in the examination system.