Srinagar, June 20: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Youth President Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Thursday said the increasing number of examination scams have become a routine occurrence, putting the careers of countless students in jeopardy.
In a statement, he said, “These back-to-back scams are a severe blow to the integrity of our education system and called for immediate and concrete measures by the Education Ministry to prevent their recurrence.”
Parra said the recent spate of examination scams is alarming and unacceptable. These scams not only undermine the efforts and dedication of hardworking students but also erode public trust in our educational institutions, he said, adding, “The time, effort, and dedication of lakhs of students have been wasted. The NTA must recognize the anguish, hard work, and hopes of the candidates taking these exams.”
The PDP leader asserted that irregularities, scams and cheating devalue the hard work of sincere students and the integrity of educational institutions. “Our students deserve integrity and transparency, not incompetence and chaos. When will you ensure a reliable system?” he asked.
Parra noted that the sudden cancellation, coming right after the alleged NEET examination scam, highlights the deeply flawed system of conducting entrance exams in the country. “Examination scams have become commonplace, endangering the futures of countless students. These consecutive scandals should be a wake-up call for the Education Ministry to implement decisive measures to prevent such incidents from happening again,” he said.
Waheed said he unequivocally stands in solidarity with students impacted by the upheaval surrounding the UGC NET exam in the aftermath of the alleged NEET scam. “The sudden and unceremonious cancellation on June 19th starkly illuminates the entrenched systemic ineptitude and malfeasance, perilously jeopardizing career trajectories and inflicting profound psychological distress,” he said.
Parra said there is an immediate need to enforce strict legal actions against individuals and groups involved in examination scams to deter future misconduct. “The Education Ministry must recognise the gravity of this issue and act swiftly to restore faith in our examination system. The future of our youth and the credibility of our educational institutions are at stake. It is imperative that the Education Ministry takes swift and decisive action to ensure the sanctity of our examination system and safeguard the future of our youth,” he said.
A meticulously supervised inquiry under the auspices of the Supreme Court is imperative to engender transparency and enforce accountability, thereby fortifying the prospects of our future scholars, he added.
