DYC Mokokchung General Secretary (Administration) Imlitula Longkumer, DCC Mokokchung Vice President Nukshi I Ozukum and NSUI Mokokchung District President Asensor Jamir addressed a press conference at the District Congress Bhavan, Mokokchung, on July 1. (Morung Photo)
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Mokokchung | July 1
The District Congress Committee (DCC), Mokokchung, along with the District Youth Congress (DYC) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), on Wednesday expressed concern over recurring examination paper leak controversies in the country, alleging that repeated irregularities have undermined the credibility of the education system and affected the future of students.
Addressing a press conference at the District Congress Bhavan, DCC Mokokchung Vice President Nukshi I Ozukum said that repeated incidents of paper leaks in major competitive examinations over the past two years had become an alarming trend.
Referring to controversies surrounding examinations such as NEET-UG, UGC-NET, UPPSC RO/ARO, HPSC Assistant Professor recruitment and the Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), Ozukum questioned the lack of accountability despite investigations and arrests in several cases.
He alleged that while inquiries are initiated and a few arrests are made, the issues eventually fade without lasting accountability, only for similar incidents to recur.
Such repeated controversies jeopardise the future of honest aspirants and students who invest years of preparation for competitive examinations, he said.
“We strongly condemn these recurring incidents and demand accountability and strict action against the individuals, organisations or institutions responsible,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the District Youth Congress, General Secretary (Administration), Imlitula Longkumer said examination irregularities extend beyond academic concerns and impose significant financial and emotional burdens on students and their families.
Many students spend considerable amounts preparing for competitive examinations, only to face uncertainty when examinations are cancelled or questioned due to alleged irregularities, she pointed out.
Repeated disruptions have caused frustration and anxiety among aspirants while also placing financial strain on parents, she added.
Longkumer also questioned the implementation of the education budget and urged greater transparency regarding expenditure on government educational institutions.
She alleged that government schools continue to face shortages of teachers and inadequate infrastructure despite substantial budgetary allocations, and called on the Union Education Ministry to explain how education funds are being utilised.
NSUI Mokokchung District President Asensor Jamir said the press conference was held in the context of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent student outreach campaign, which highlighted challenges faced by students across the country.
He said issues such as limited educational opportunities, rising costs of education, growing unemployment and recurring examination irregularities have become matters of national concern.
The District NSUI President also observed that a large number of students compete for limited seats in professional courses every year, making transparency and fairness in examinations essential.
Repeated paper leak incidents have eroded students’ confidence in the examination system and called for comprehensive reforms to restore its credibility, he added.
He further stated that the Congress’ “Chhatron Ki Goonj (The Voice of Students)” campaign aims to raise awareness about students’ concerns and advocate reforms to ensure transparent and fair conduct of examinations.
The campaign should not be viewed through a political lens alone as ensuring a credible education system is a matter that concerns students, parents and all citizens, he added.
