CBSE Leadership Shake-Up Amid Examination Controversy and India-Nepal Bilateral Relations Clarified

In a significant administrative shift, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the transfer of its chairman, Rahul Singh, and secretary, Himanshu Gupta. This decision follows serious allegations of mismanagement related to the results of the Class 12 board examinations, which have raised concerns among students and parents alike.

To investigate the reported discrepancies, a one-member inquiry committee has been appointed, headed by S. Radha Chauhan, who is also the chair of the Capacity Building Commission. This committee will scrutinize the procurement process of the On-Screen Marking Services utilized by the CBSE. In recent weeks, various issues have been identified within the On-Screen Marking evaluation process, prompting urgent calls for accountability and corrective measures.

In addition to the leadership changes, the CBSE has faced considerable challenges with its newly launched Class 12 re-evaluation portal. Reports indicate that the site has been subjected to a significant number of cyberattacks, which have hindered students’ attempts to access their evaluation results. Many students have expressed frustration over ongoing technical issues, further complicating the already stressful examination period.

On a separate note, the Ministry of External Affairs has firmly stated India’s position regarding its bilateral relations with Nepal, emphasizing that third-party mediation will not be entertained. This assertion comes in light of comments made by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who indicated that discussions had been held with representatives from China and the United Kingdom concerning the contentious Kalapani-Limpiadhura-Lipulekh region.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the external affairs ministry, reiterated that nearly 98% of the India-Nepal border has been demarcated successfully. However, he acknowledged that there are still some unresolved segments that require attention. Jaiswal further noted instances of cross-border occupation and encroachments on no man’s land, issues that need to be addressed to maintain amicable relations between the two nations.

Source: scroll.in