People tweet frustration over CBSE paper leaks
Many other students also took to social media to express their displeasure.
New Delhi: People on Wednesday vented their anger and frustration on Twitter after the Central Board of Secondary Education announced re-examination in Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers amid reports that the papers had been leaked.
Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken tweeted how his son and many other students were feeling dejected following the reports.
“My son Aujaswi studied really hard for #CBSE Class X Board Math Exams held today. His joy of finishing Board Exams was short-lived. He is extremely dejected as the Math paper got leaked& this #LeakingGovt will hold the Exam again. I feel sorry for him as lakhs of other students! (sic)” he tweeted.
Lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan questioned whether any exam or selection process is “scam-proof” in India.
“#Vyapam,AIIMS, #SSC & now #CBSE exam leak through WhatsApp. Is there any exam or selection which is safe&scam proof in India? Even after PM’s app leaks our personal data to US firm, our govt tells us that Aadhar data is safe behind thick walls! Incredible! (sic)” he posted on the micro-blogging site.
Pranav Viju, a candidate for the Class 10 examination, said he was “surprised” to read reports about the leak.
“Today I came home happily finishing y #CBSE class 10 math paper & was surprised to find in the news that the paper was leaked & we have to rewrite our exams now, like literally I don’t understand what are the officials doing (sic),” he tweeted. Student activist Shehla Rashid expressed solidarity with the students who will have to take the examinations again.
“?We are in solidarity with students and youth protesting against CBSE Exam paper leak. We will struggle and force our politicians to take our future seriously. Vyapam, SSC & CBSE Leaks have made a mockery of education. #March4Education.”
Many other students also took to social media to express their displeasure.