Scrap exam process for primary teachers, says Vijender Gupta

New Delhi: The Delhi BJP on Tuesday demanded that the entire examination process (Primary Recruitment Test) for the post of primary teachers in schools run by the three municipal corporations of Delhi which was held in October be scrapped on allegations of paper leak.

In a memorandum submitted to lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal, Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta said that the examination was conducted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s Delhi Service Selection Board (DSSSB) and added that the question paper was leaked and candidates used unfair means to enter the examination centre and solving the question paper. “There was utter chaos and mismanagement in conducting the examination,” he said, adding that BJP demands foolproof examination system for future.

Mr Gupta urged the L-G to ensure that a fresh exam is conducted at the earliest so that justice could be ensured to deserving candidates. He also demanded a CBI inquiry so that the real culprits are caught and brought to justice to ensure that such a scam is not repeated.

The L-G assured that appropriate action will be taken shortly to ensure justice to deserving candidates and ensure fair examination system,” said a statement issued by Mr Gupta.

In November, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio, had also written to L-G Baijal seeking a CBI probe into the alleged paper leak and demanding strict action against officers involved in it.

However, Mr Gupta criticised the Delhi government, saying that it took more than a month to realise the gravity of the situation.