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Yadav said the government had failed to learn from previous incidents despite repeated controversies surrounding competitive examinations. NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that recurring examination paper leaks were the result of the Centre’s failure to fix the system and would continue for as long as the party remained in power.The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said repeated examination irregularities were putting the future of students and job aspirants at risk, days after the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination over paper leak. Calling the issue a persistent failure of governance, Yadav said the government had failed to learn from previous incidents despite repeated controversies surrounding competitive examinations.”This is nothing new under this government. Issues regarding education, examinations, and paper leaks are recurring events; the government fails to learn from its mistakes, and the consequence is that our students and those preparing for exams are the ones who suffer,” Yadav said.Taking aim at the Centre’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat”, he questioned how the government expected to create employment while examination irregularities continued unabated.”The government speaks of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ but if paper leaks continue in this developed India, who will provide employment? This is a major question… as long as the BJP government remains in power, paper leaks will persist. There is only one party in the country creating this crisis: the BJP. The crisis will only be resolved when the BJP is removed from power,” he asserted.His remarks come in the wake of the NTA’s decision to cancel NEET (UG) 2026, which was held on 3 May, following allegations of a paper leak. The agency said the examination would be conducted again on dates to be announced later and added that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive probe into the allegations.Earlier this week, Yadav also questioned the credibility of conducting the examination again, asking what assurance candidates had that the paper would not be leaked once more.In a post on X, he said, “The news has sparked immense anger and despair among millions of children and their family members against the BJP’s corrupt system.”The SP chief alleged that the examination system would remain vulnerable to paper leaks as long as the BJP was in office.”As long as the BJP government is there, exams will keep getting leaked; only after the BJP is gone will the examination system be set right,” Yadav said, describing the BJP government as a “failed government”.Separately on Saturday, Yadav also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir, questioning the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and asking why the state administration had failed to detect the alleged wrongdoing despite repeated visits by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Ayodhya.”The SIT report itself indicates that CCTV footage was tampered with. Was the Chief Minister setting a record for the number of visits to Ayodhya just to oversee ongoing theft? Why is it that, despite making so many visits, he remained unaware of the activities taking place within the temple complex?” he asked.He further argued that Ayodhya’s infrastructure did not meet international standards expected of a global pilgrimage destination.”The development and work carried out in Ayodhya fell short of expectations; a place visited by people from across the globe should feature world-class infrastructure, and the devotees arriving with faith deserve international-standard amenities,” Yadav said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNCB Report Warns Of Nitazenes, Myanmar Route; Flags Telegram As Key Hub For Drug AdsMaharashtra TET Exam Postponed After ‘Paper Leak’, 3 Arrested, CM Fadnavis Orders SIT ProbeFadnavis, Uddhav Share Flight Amid Shiv Sena Turmoil After Six MPs Switch Sides | WatchPM Modi Meets Jonathan, World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, During Seychelles VisitAkal Takht Summons Sikh MLAs; Bhagwant Mann Calls Crucial AAP Huddle In Punjab | WatchIndian Vessels Desh Suraksha, SSL Kaveri Sail Through Hormuz; Third Takes U-TurnDMK Alliance Rocked As Vaiko’s MDMK Quits SPA After Nine Years Of Partnership | WatchClass 12 Student Sarthak Sidhant, Who Exposed CBSE Tender Procedure, Launches 1.66 Cr Record Portal’India Deserves Permanent Seat At UNSC’: Seychelles Foreign Minister Ahead Of PM Modi’s VisitFormer CM Gehlot Targets BJP Over Kanhaiya Lal Case, Says Justice Still Eludes Family123Photostories6 high-protein cheela recipes for healthy weight lossEveryone else seems to have it figured out: Why young adults feel the pressure to be ‘sorted’ before they turn 30Bollywood stars who follow the early dinner rule for fitness: From Anushka Sharma to Akshay Kumar5 common mistakes people make while buying diamondsFrom the ‘Mahakumbh of Tantrics’ to the sacred red water: 5 fascinating facts about Ambubachi Mela, India’s unique Menstruation FestivalEating dinner too late? 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The decision was taken at a special general meeting of the SGPC held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar NEW DELHI: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Thursday endorsed the Akal Takht Sahib’s declaration of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann as ‘Guru Dokhi’ (anti-Gur) and ‘Khalsa Panth Virodhi’ (anti-Khalsa Panth), while announcing a large Panthic gathering on 5 July to mobilise support for the directive and initiate legal action against the Aam Aadmi Party leader.The decision was taken at a special general meeting of the SGPC held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar, attended by Sikh religious leaders, jathedars, representatives of the five Takhts and granthis of Sri Harmandar Sahib. The meeting was chaired by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami.The SGPC resolved to pursue legal action and register a police case against Mann, asserting that he no longer has the moral authority to continue as Punjab chief minister.The committee also announced that a major Panthic gathering would be held on 5 July at Gurdwara Manji Sahib Diwan Hall to make Sikhs aware of the Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s directive. It further resolved to launch extensive campaigns across every Assembly constituency and send preaching groups to encourage Sikhs to uphold the directive.Addressing the gathering, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said that Akal Takht Sahib is the supreme authority for Sikhs and obeying its directives is every Sikh’s duty.He also termed Mann’s challenge to the Akal Takht an affront to the institution.Gargajj alleged that governments were continuously attempting to gain direct control over Sikh institutions and called for unity among the Panth.Dhami alleged that the Punjab government’s agenda was aimed at targeting Panthic institutions.The SGPC also passed a resolution stating that the controversial video linked to the chief minister had caused widespread anger among Sikhs.”Rather than acknowledging his mistake before Akal Takht Sahib, the CM is repeatedly making false statements and disrespecting the highest temporal Sikh authority,” the resolution said.The resolution further emphasised that Akal Takht Sahib, established by Guru Hargobind Sahib, remains the supreme religious and Panthic authority of Sikhs, and that respecting its directives is the collective responsibility of the Sikh community.The controversy dates back to an edict issued by the Akal Takht on 15 June, when it declared Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ and ‘Khalsa Panth Virodhi’ after claiming that a purported video showing a man resembling the chief minister engaging in acts deemed sacrilegious had been found to be “authentic” by two forensic laboratories.The issue originated earlier this year when the Akal Takht summoned Mann in January over his alleged remarks on ‘Guru ki Golak’ (gurdwara donation box) and over “objectionable activities” involving pictures of the Sikh Gurus and slain militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the purported video clip.Mann has consistently denied the allegations, reiterating that he was not the person seen in the video and claiming that the individual in the clip was wearing a mask resembling his face.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Suvendu Adhikari with deceased BJP worker’s family (PTI) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday directed the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure a speedy custodial trial into the alleged murder of BJP worker Prashanta Dey.Adhikari paid tribute to Dey at the deceased BJP worker’s residence in Howrah’s Bagnan and met his bereaved family. He subsuequently a high-level review meeting at the local police station with senior police and civil administration officials, including the IG, DIG, SP, and the district magistrate.Later, the chief minister addressed reporters and announced that 10 of the 51 people named in the FIR had been arrested so far, directing the CID to trace the remaining accused.”I have directed the CID, in no ambiguous terms, to find the remaining 41 accused, even if they are hiding in the depths of hell. The chargesheet must be filed while the suspects are in custody, and a custody trial must be initiated. Once convicted, they must be punished as per provisions of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita),” Adhikari said.He also noted that a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID is handling the probe and stated he would appoint a Special Public Prosecutor to ensure maximum punishment for the guilty.“Criminals have gained courage to act with impunity since they were never appropriately punished. Unlike the rule under the previous regime in the state, we have established the rule of law. The murderers will be swiftly brought to justice with exemplary punishment so that such crimes are not repeated in future,” the BJP leader asserted, targeting the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.TMC was voted out in the April assembly elections, ending its 15 years in power in West Bengal. The victorious BJP formed its first government in the state, with Adhikari, a former Trinamool member, taking over as chief minister.Meanwhile, the CM also announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for Dey’s family—over and above the ₹Rs 4 lakh already provided by the district administration—and a contractual government job for the sister of the deceased.Dey (39), the vice-president of BJP’s Booth 197 under Bagnan Mandal-5, was allegedly beaten to death by local TMC miscreants on June 17 following post-poll clashes between the two camps. His family alleged that he was attacked while on his way to attend a social function.The victim sustained severe head trauma and was declared dead on arrival at Bagnan Rural Hospital, while three other BJP workers suffered critical injuries.Family members of the deceased claimed that the prime accused in the case, local Trinamool Congress leader Mafizul Rahman, was among those still at large.“I have also asked the DM to prepare a fact-finding report on the illegal activities these miscreants were involved in, including forceful land grabs and unauthorised property constructions from ill-gotten money. I have been assured that lawful action will be taken against them on those counts as well,” Adhikari said.“These criminals have for a long time escaped the law because of vote bank politics and religious considerations,” he added.(with PTI inputs)Get the latest India news and live updates. 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File photo: Uddhav Thackeray, Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis (PTI) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday alleged that the BJP’s so-called “Operation Tiger”—the defection of six Lok Sabha MPs from his faction to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena earlier this week—was aimed at keeping Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, a BJP member, “in check.”Thackeray accused Union home minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah of planning the defections to prevent Fadnavis from becoming a contender for the prime minister’s chair.”The MPs defected despite there being no elections. Why didn’t they join the BJP instead? I suspect this is actually ‘Operation Devendra.’ Shah might have orchestrated it to keep Fadnavis at a certain level so that he does not enter the race for the prime minister’s post, ” Thackeray said at a rally in Hingoli, a constituency represented by one of the six former Shiv Sena (UBT) members who switched sides.If the need arises tomorrow, these rebels will vote for Amit Shah for the post of prime minister,” he added.The former Maharashtra chief minister also claimed that the so-called “Operation Tiger”—a reference to the tiger symbol of the undivided Shiv Sena—was aimed at helping the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to facilitate the passage of a delimitation bill.”They want to get the delimitation bill passed so that the entire country falls into the hands of north India. It does not matter how many farmers commit suicide, how many paper leaks take place or how many students end their lives. What they want is MPs,” Uddhav Thackeray remarked.The Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo is touring the constituencies of the six MPs who joined the Shiv Sena, a BJP ally. Deptuty chief minister Shinde’s rebellion in June 2022 split the then-undivided Shiv Sena, led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, and paved the way for Shinde to serve as chief minister for the next two years.The Election Commission recognises Shinde’s faction as the official Shiv Sena.Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray’s remarks came a day after he found himself on the same IndiGo flight as Fadnavis, as they travelled from Mumbai to Nagpur, the chief minister’s hometown.This triggered political speculation, which the BJP played down, saying the two leaders are political rivals but are not personal enemies.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFadnavis, Uddhav Share Flight Amid Shiv Sena Turmoil After Six MPs Switch Sides | WatchPM Modi Meets Jonathan, World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, During Seychelles VisitAkal Takht Summons Sikh MLAs; Bhagwant Mann Calls Crucial AAP Huddle In Punjab | WatchIndian Vessels Desh Suraksha, SSL Kaveri Sail Through Hormuz; Third Takes U-TurnDMK Alliance Rocked As Vaiko’s MDMK Quits SPA After Nine Years Of Partnership | WatchClass 12 Student Sarthak Sidhant, Who Exposed CBSE Tender Procedure, Launches 1.66 Cr Record Portal’India Deserves Permanent Seat At UNSC’: Seychelles Foreign Minister Ahead Of PM Modi’s VisitFormer CM Gehlot Targets BJP Over Kanhaiya Lal Case, Says Justice Still Eludes FamilySonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over Gaza, Says India’s ‘Silence And Inaction’ Cannot Be ExplainedCoaching Firing Case: Court Stays Khan Sir’s Arrest Till June 30, Hearing Ahead In Firing Case123PhotostoriesBollywood stars who follow the early dinner rule for fitness: From Anushka Sharma to Akshay Kumar5 common mistakes people make while buying diamondsFrom the ‘Mahakumbh of Tantrics’ to the sacred red water: 5 fascinating facts about Ambubachi Mela, India’s unique Menstruation FestivalEating dinner too late? Doctors warn this everyday habit could quietly affect your kidneys and metabolism10 beautiful baby boy names inspired by ancient gods and their powerful meanings7 simple ingredients to add more fibre to your rajmaIs your desk snack stash secretly affecting your blood sugar? Doctors explainInside Sunita Ahuja’s lavish Rs 16 crore home: Stunning living room, stylish bar, scenic balcony and more5 budget-friendly décor ideas for a small balcony you’ll actually want to use7 foods Indian households once made entirely from scratch123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayCGPSC SI Prelims 2026FIFA world cup 2026Rams FanRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News Vamsikrishna2 hours ago 0