Political Leaders Criticize Government Over CUET Exam Disruptions
'Vishwa Guru' Can't Conduct One Exam: Congress Leader on CUET Glitch
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government for its failure to conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) smoothly, citing a technical glitch. He emphasized the stress on students from multiple disrupted exams, while the Aam Aadmi Party joined in the criticism, calling for an educated leadership.
- 01The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) faced disruptions on May 30 due to a technical glitch reported by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
- 02Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ruining India's education system, stating that no national exam has been conducted honestly.
- 03The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that the issue originated from TCS and rescheduled the exam to ensure candidates were not disadvantaged.
- 04Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal also criticized the government's handling of the CUET, calling for a more educated leadership.
- 05The controversy follows other recent issues in national examinations, including discrepancies in CBSE and a NEET-UG paper leak.
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The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) experienced significant disruptions on May 30, attributed to a technical glitch from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), leading to strong criticism from political leaders. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lambasted the government, stating that despite claims of being a 'Vishwa Guru,' it cannot even conduct a single exam properly. He highlighted the cumulative stress on students, referencing multiple disrupted examinations such as NEET and CBSE. Gandhi warned that the youth, whose futures are at stake, will hold the government accountable for these failures. Additionally, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal joined the criticism, emphasizing the need for an educated Prime Minister. In response, the National Testing Agency (NTA) acknowledged the issue and rescheduled the CUET exam, ensuring that candidates would receive full compensatory time. The ongoing controversies surrounding national examinations have raised serious concerns about their integrity and conduct.
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The disruptions in the CUET exam could affect students' admission prospects and overall confidence in the examination system.
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