Minister for Electricity Accuses Union Government of Failing to Address Question Paper Leaks Minister for Electricity Sunny Joseph on Sunday (July 19, 2026) accused the Union government of failing to address repeated question paper leaks in competitive examinations, calling the issue a serious national concern. Speaking at a press conference in Kannur, Joseph highlighted that over 152 such leaks had been reported nationwide, affecting more than 7.5 crore candidates. He cited the NEET question paper leak, which was sold for ₹40 lakh, and claimed that these scandals had driven several aspirants to take their own lives. Joseph also mentioned that the Congress had already demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The minister announced plans for a major protest organized by the Congress, along with its youth and student organizations, to be held in front of Lok Bhavan on August 1. This event would be part of a nationwide campaign led by Rahul Gandhi against examination malpractices. Joseph emphasized the need for stricter measures to combat the issue, stating that the Congress would mobilize significant public support to demand accountability. Joseph also raised concerns about irregularities in recruitment examinations in Kerala, criticizing the Opposition for opposing the government’s decision to investigate alleged misconduct in Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) exams. He accused the Opposition of obstructing efforts to address systemic flaws in the examination process. Turning to Kerala’s power situation, Joseph defended the arrangements made to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the World Cup telecast, calling them appropriate.#congress #rahul_gandhi #kannur #union_government #minister_for_electricity
