Abhijeet Dipke intensifies criticism after Maharashtra TET paper leak
Abhijeet Dipke has renewed his attack on the Maharashtra government following the leak of the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper. The activist has been demanding accountability from the state education minister, calling for his resignation over the incident that compromised the integrity of the examination process.
Sonam Wangchuk to join protest with indefinite fast
Joining the campaign, educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk will participate in the protest at Jantar Mantar from Sunday. He will begin an indefinite fast to press for the minister's resignation, as confirmed by reports on 27 June 2026.
The paper leak has sparked widespread outrage among aspiring teachers and the public, who see it as a severe breach of trust in the examination system. Dipke has been vocal in his criticism, accusing the government of negligence and demanding strict action against those responsible.
Details of the protest and demands
The protest at Jantar Mantar is part of a larger campaign to hold the education minister accountable. Wangchuk's participation adds momentum to the movement, drawing attention to the issue from both education and environmental circles. The activists are demanding a thorough investigation and immediate resignation of the minister, whom they hold responsible for the lapse.
As of the latest updates, the government has not yet responded to the demands. The indefinite fast by Wangchuk is expected to increase pressure on the authorities to take decisive action.
