Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 results, accusing him of remaining silent on the issue. In a post on social media platform X, Gandhi stated, “There has been massive tampering in the CBSE exam results, leaving millions of children across the country and their parents in shock. And Mr Modi? As always — no answers, no accountability, no shame.”
Allegations Against COEMPT
Rahul Gandhi further alleged that the company COEMPT, which was entrusted with responsibilities related to the CBSE process, had previously been embroiled in a controversy in Telangana in 2019 under the name Globarena. He claimed that while the company’s name had changed, its “intent and nature” remained the same. The Congress leader questioned why the contract was awarded to COEMPT and whether rules and procedures were bypassed during the process. He also demanded to know why background checks were allegedly not conducted despite the company’s earlier controversies. Additionally, Gandhi sought answers on the alleged links between the company’s management and the Modi government.
Demand for Investigation
Addressing students directly in his post, Rahul Gandhi asserted that their hard work and future would not be allowed to be “stolen.” He demanded an independent judicial inquiry and the immediate formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. Several students have reported issues during the re-evaluation process. Some Class 12 students alleged that scanned answer sheets shared by CBSE did not match their handwriting, raising concerns over possible mismatches in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The controversy has sparked widespread outrage, with students and parents demanding transparency and accountability from the board and the government.
