PM Modi upset over CBSE question paper leak
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed unhappiness over the leak of question paper of CBSE Class X Maths and Class XII Economics, media reports said.
NDTV quoting sources said PM Modi dialled the education minister after the CBSE announced fresh tests for Class 10 Maths and Class 12 Economics.
In a statement, the CBSE said: "Board has taken cognizance of certain happenings in the conduct of certain examinations as are being reported."
"With the view to uphold the sanctity of the Board Examinations and in the interest of the fairness to the students, the Board has decided to reconduct the examinations in the following subjects," read the statement.
The new dates for the examination will be announced within a week, the board said.
Union 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 om the issue. Investigation is underway and strict action will be taken," he said.
Javadekar said PM Modi gives lot of importance on fair examinations.
More than 20 lakh students are appearing for the Class X and Class XII board exams this year.
Exam commenced from Mar 5.
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