CM Revanth Reddy Demands Strict Punishment for Question Paper Leak Accused, Calls for National Exam Policy

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said those responsible for question paper leaks should be punished strictly and called for a national policy to tackle the issue. Speaking to the media after meeting Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister said online examinations have largely avoided such problems, while offline examinations have witnessed question paper leak issues. He also spoke about fee reimbursement, HYDRAA, and the functioning of the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC).

‘Question Paper Leak Accused Must Be Punished Strictly’

Revanth Reddy said people responsible for question paper leaks should face strict punishment.

He stated that examinations conducted online have not faced major problems, whereas issues mainly arise when examinations are conducted offline.

The Chief Minister alleged that coaching centres are mushrooming across the country without permission and have become platforms for question paper leaks.

He said there is a need to formulate a national-level policy to address this issue.

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Calls for Greater Role for States in Education

The Chief Minister suggested that the Central Government should stop attempts to dominate universities.

He said keeping education, as far as possible, within the jurisdiction of the states would reduce the chances of mistakes and irregularities.

According to him, this issue should be discussed in Parliament.

TGPSC Reforms and Transparent Examinations

Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government reformed the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on the lines of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) before conducting recruitments.

He said examinations have been conducted transparently to ensure students do not suffer and to build confidence and trust among candidates.

Criticism of Globarena

The Chief Minister alleged that despite Globarena being involved in irregularities in the past, no action was taken against the company.

He claimed this allowed the company to expand its activities up to CBSE examinations, creating confusion.

He said strict action should be taken against such organisations.

Fee Reimbursement Under Vigilance Probe

Speaking on fee reimbursement, Revanth Reddy said a Vigilance and Enforcement inquiry is currently underway.

He said dues left by the previous government had become a burden, but his government is making efforts to resolve all pending issues.

The Chief Minister announced that in the future, the entire fee reimbursement amount for each academic year would be paid within the same year, with funds deposited into bank accounts in advance.

He said the state requires ₹2,200 crore to ₹2,400 crore every year for fee reimbursement.

According to him, the government has prepared plans to ensure regular payments and that Telangana will not face fee reimbursement problems in the future.

HYDRAA Will Continue Its Work

Responding to a question on HYDRAA, Revanth Reddy said the government has complete clarity regarding HYDRAA’s functioning and responsibilities.

He stated that the government has not yet examined the High Court’s directions and would review them officially.

The Chief Minister said the government respects the court’s directions and the judiciary, while making it clear that HYDRAA’s work will continue in the future.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, speaking in New Delhi after meeting Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, called for strict punishment for those responsible for question paper leaks and urged the creation of a national policy. He also highlighted reforms in TGPSC, promised transparent examinations, said the Vigilance and Enforcement inquiry into fee reimbursement is continuing, assured timely payment of future fee reimbursements, and affirmed that HYDRAA will continue its work while respecting the High Court’s directions and the judiciary.