PM’s silence on CBSE OSM controversy shows he cares more about his govt’s survival than students’ future: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticized COEMPT Edutek's win of the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) on-screen marking contract, alleging that tender norms were manipulated to favor the company. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the controversy and claimed that the contract was awarded despite technical requirements being relaxed for COEMPT. Gandhi also highlighted concerns about the evaluation system's flaws and urged an independent judicial probe into all contracts awarded to COEMPT.
2 JUN 2026
— NDTV
Following controversy surrounding the On-screen Marking System, the CBSE Chairman and Secretary were transferred and a committee was formed to investigate irregularities.
— Indian Express
Congress leaders demanded the dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an independent inquiry into the CBSE leadership transfers, alleging a cover-up to deflect from corruption.
— NDTV
Prashant Sitaram Lokhande was appointed CBSE Chairman, replacing Rahul Singh, while Varun Bhardwaj was named Secretary amidst controversy surrounding the new on-screen marking system.
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