Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Denies Paper Leak Allegations
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that no examination paper leaks have occurred in the state since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) assumed power. He said a recent cheating racket, in which papers were scanned with Bluetooth pens and sold for Rs 3‑5 lakh each, was uncovered within ten minutes of the exam start, leading to the arrest of 21 people.
The AAP Punjab unit also released a video of a citizen praising Mann's government for its development work and criticizing the previous Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress administrations. The video highlights public support for the incumbent administration ahead of upcoming political contests.
Entities: Aam Aadmi Party · Bhagwant Singh Mann · Indian National Congress · Punjab (state, India) · Shiromani Akali Dal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Twenty‑one people were arrested in connection with a cheating racket involving exam papers. (P)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AAP Punjab posted a video of a citizen praising the Bhagwant Mann government and criticizing the previous Akali Dal and Congress governments. (P)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cheating racket used Bluetooth‑enabled pens to scan exam papers and sold the copies for Rs 3‑5 lakh each. (P)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Punjab Education Minister Dharemendra Pradhan resigned following protests over NEET‑UG exam irregularities and was replaced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. (P)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alleged paper leaks in Punjab previously included a pharmacy paper on July 19, an English paper in 2023, and an SSSB paper in 2025. (P)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cheaters were detected within ten minutes of the exam start and arrested. (P)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said no examination paper leaks have occurred in Punjab under the AAP government. (P)