Congress says exam reform panel announced by PM to divert attention
The Indian Congress party criticised the Modi government for announcing a new high‑powered task force on exam reforms, suggesting it was intended to divert public attention. The task force, led by Infosys co‑founder Nandan Nilekani, includes several senior officials and will advise on technology‑driven improvements to the National Testing Agency’s examinations. Congress leaders also highlighted that the government has not yet implemented the 101 recommendations of the 2024 K. Radhakrishnan Committee after previous exam mishandlings.
- ▪Congress accused the exam reform panel announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being a distraction tactic.
- ▪The task force is headed by Nandan Nilekani and includes members such as S. Somanath and Tapan Deka.
- ▪The opposition noted that the government has not implemented the 101 recommendations of the 2024 K. Radhakrishnan Committee after exam failures like NEET‑UG.
- ▪Jairam Ramesh posted videos labeling the announcements as "high‑level hawabaazi" and "high‑powered jumlebaazi" on X.
- ▪The announcement came after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a 36‑day student agitation.
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The Congress on Monday (July 27, 2026) took a swipe at the Modi government over the announcement of a committee on exam reforms, alleging that it was aimed at diverting the attention of people.The Opposition party said the Modi government has still not finished implementing the 101 recommendations of the K. Radhakrishnan Committee formed in 2024 after "it bungled multiple examinations including NEET-UG".Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared on X two video clips — one of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announcing in 2024 that the government would set up a high-level committee to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations; and another of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 26, 2026) announcing the constitution of a high-powered task force on…
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