Rahul says CBSE transfers a cover-up, demands Pradhan’s sacking | India News
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's transfer of CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, calling it a cover-up for the ongoing On-Screen Marking row. They demanded the dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an independent judicial inquiry, arguing that the transfers were not accountability but a way to deflect attention from the minister's alleged corruption. Jairam Ramesh also expressed concern over the sudden departure of leadership and the formation of a one-member commission, highlighting the irregularities exposed by Gen Z students.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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