Farhan Akhtar reacts to CBSE paper leak, says "unfair and unfortunate" for students to sit for re-exams
Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS): Bollywood actor-director-singer Farhan Akhtar has said it is "unfortunate and unfair" for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) students to sit for re-examinations following the leakage of Class X Mathematics and Class XII Economics papers.
Farhan on Thursday tweeted, "Feel terrible for all students who have to re-sit their exams for no fault of their own. So unfair and unfortunate. Wish them strength to get through this time."
Feel terrible for all students who have to re-sit their exams for no fault of their own. So unfair and unfortunate. Wish them strength to get through this time. #CBSE #SSC
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) March 29, 2018
The new dates for the examination will be announced within a week, the CBSE said.
Union Human Resource and Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said people behind the leak incident will be booked.
"I understand troubles of the students," Javadekar said while addressing a press conference.
"Some parts of the paper were leaked on WhatsApp. We made a police complaint on the issue. Investigation is underway and strict action will be taken," he said.
More than 20 lakh students are sitting for the Class X and Class XII board exams this year.
The board examinations began on Mar 5.
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