R. Ashok, the Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka, has raised serious concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the practical examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for agricultural courses. Following the exams held on May 10 at 17 centres, Ashok pointed out that an unusual number of 74 students at the Hiriyur centre in Chitradurga district scored 200 out of 200, while only 24 students from the remaining 16 centres achieved full marks. This stark disparity has led to suspicions among parents and students about the fairness of the examination process. Ashok emphasized that these allegations come on the heels of previous irregularities in examinations conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), further eroding public trust in the examination system. He has called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure that the future of rural students is not jeopardized and has urged Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy to cancel the current practical exams and conduct re-examinations. Ashok's demands reflect a growing concern among stakeholders regarding the integrity of educational assessments in the state.