ABVP targets paper leaks in Bihar, 3 opposition states; plans to pitch exam reforms

Underlining that every student deserves a "fair, transparent, credible and merit-based" examination system, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday extended support to students protesting alleged question paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted in Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka and Punjab.The announcement came after the organisation's two-day Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Ernakulam, Kerala, where it also resolved to submit a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Centre's high-powered committee on education and examination reforms, headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.PAPER LEAKS TAKE CENTRE STAGEABVP said repeated paper leak incidents had raised serious concerns over the credibility of India's recruitment and competitive examination system.The organisation specifically referred to controversies surrounding examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and recruitment examinations in Punjab. Notably, three of these cases relate to states governed by non-BJP parties or alliances. ABVP National General Secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said students have the right to examinations that are free from irregularities and malpractice. He added that the organisation would present detailed institutional reform proposals before the committee to strengthen examination systems and prevent future paper leaks.The organisation also appealed to student bodies, educationists and civil society groups to support what it described as a nationwide movement for examination reforms.AFTER THE NEET CONTROVERSY ABVP linked its recommendations to the Centre's decision to constitute the high-powered committee following the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.The student organisation had earlier adopted a nuanced position on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over examination irregularities in Delhi. While it acknowledged concerns over the credibility of competitive examinations and condemned clashes between protesters and security personnel, it stopped short of supporting the agitation, arguing that examination reforms should remain institutional rather than political.MORE CAMPAIGNS PLANNEDApart from examination reforms, ABVP announced that it would expand its nationwide "Screen Time to Activity Time" campaign, encouraging students to spend at least 30 minutes daily on sports, physical activities and community engagement.It also said the "Campus to Campus Vande Mataram" campaign would be intensified, particularly in Kerala. The organisation further welcomed Parliament's passage of the National Honour (Prevention of Insults) Amendment Bill, 2026, and announced nationwide Tiranga rallies and Vande Mataram programmes as part of Independence Day celebrations.- EndsPublished By: Princy ShuklaPublished On: Aug 3, 2026 19:08 IST