Rahul Gandhi Criticizes CBSE for Tender Changes Affecting Evaluation Integrity
Rahul Gandhi slams CBSE, alleges tender changes compromised evaluation
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, accused the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of compromising the evaluation process by altering tender specifications. He claimed that answer sheets were scanned with mobile phones instead of proper equipment, leading to significant errors in student evaluations, and criticized the government's silence on the matter.
- 01Rahul Gandhi alleged that the CBSE's May 2025 tender required high-quality scanning but was revised to allow lower standards.
- 02The revised tender specifications permitted answer sheets to be scanned with mobile phones, resulting in blurred copies and missing pages.
- 03Gandhi described the situation as 'fraud,' asserting that every student with incorrect evaluations is a victim.
- 04He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence, suggesting it indicates complicity in the issue.
- 05Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge echoed Gandhi's concerns, stating that students' complaints were being dismissed and labeled negatively.
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has accused the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of undermining the integrity of the evaluation process for answer sheets. In a post on X, he claimed that changes to the tender specifications allowed for the scanning of answer sheets with mobile phones instead of the required robotic scanners. The original tender from May 2025 mandated scanning at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI, but the revised version reduced this to 200 DPI and removed specific requirements, leading to significant errors in evaluations. Gandhi labeled this situation as 'fraud,' asserting that every student affected by incorrect evaluations is a victim. He also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for their silence on the issue, suggesting that it reflects complicity. The controversy has intensified as the CBSE faces scrutiny over technical failures and discrepancies in evaluated answer sheets, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also condemning the government's handling of student concerns.
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The allegations raised by Rahul Gandhi could significantly affect the credibility of the CBSE evaluation process, impacting students' academic futures.
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