Tripura Congress Attacks Modi Government Over Exam Scandals and Unemployment

The Tripura Pradesh Congress has launched a scathing attack against the BJP-led Central Government and the state administration, expressing severe concerns over systemic flaws in competitive examinations, climbing unemployment figures, and the deteriorating condition of the national education structure.

Agartala, 20th June 2026: The Tripura Pradesh Congress has strongly criticized both the BJP-led Central Government and the state administration, raising concerns over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, rising unemployment, and the overall education system in the country.

In a statement, the party alleged that repeated incidents of question paper leaks, re-examinations, and other irregularities in major exams such as NEET and CBSE have created widespread uncertainty and anxiety among students. According to the Congress, these issues have seriously impacted the confidence and mental well-being of the student community. Party leaders highlighted that in the past decade, over 1.5 crore schoolchildren dropped out due to poverty and despair, while 89 paper leaks and 48 re-examinations have shaken public trust. The Congress alleged that despite mounting evidence of malpractice, the government has failed to take responsibility, leading to widespread frustration and even suicides among talented students.

The party further claimed that in recent years, economic distress and lack of opportunities have forced a significant number of students to drop out of education. It accused the central government of failing to take effective action despite multiple examination-related controversies. The press note pointed to the recent NEET paper leak and the announcement of a re-test on June 21, accusing the National Testing Agency of negligence. It claimed that “cosmetic changes” such as replacing directors or introducing new systems have only worsened corruption, allowing coaching centers and private operators to profit.

Referring to the recent NEET-related concerns, the Congress alleged that several student suicides have taken place in the past month and criticized the government for limiting its response to administrative changes instead of initiating a thorough investigation and strict punitive measures against those responsible. Congress leaders also linked the crisis to broader failures in education and employment. They noted that despite promises under Make in India, job creation targets have collapsed, with unemployment rates at 9.7% nationally and 14.7% in Tripura. Official figures show 9.64 lakh vacancies in central departments and 56,000 in Tripura’s government offices, yet recruitment remains stalled.

Questions were also raised regarding CBSE’s digital evaluation system, with the party alleging a lack of transparency and accountability in the process. The statement further alleged that the government’s flagship schemes — including PM Mudra Yojana and PM Employment Generation Programme — have failed, while startups are shutting down. Even in railways, 3.45 lakh posts remain vacant, with over 2 crore applications for just 6,200 Group D posts.

The Congress also alleged that a peaceful protest organized by the Youth Congress, NSUI, and Mahila Congress in Agartala on May 15 was disrupted through attacks allegedly supported by the ruling party. Tripura Congress accused the BJP of deliberately weakening public education, citing reduced budget allocations and declining government schools. They argued that the “double engine government” has fostered corruption in exams, including the recent TPSC lecturer recruitment test, which allegedly violated norms.

On unemployment, the party accused the government of failing to generate adequate job opportunities, stating that large numbers of posts in government departments remain vacant while flagship schemes such as Make in India and Mudra Yojana have not delivered expected employment outcomes. The party demanded accountability at the highest level, insisting that the Union Education Minister should resign immediately. They recalled past precedents of ministers stepping down on moral grounds, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act responsibly.

In the context of Tripura, the Congress claimed that unemployment levels are higher than the national average and raised concerns over transparency in recruitment processes across several departments.

The party also called for an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in the recently conducted TPSC Joint Lecturer recruitment examination.

It urged the government to ensure transparency in all competitive examinations, take strict action against malpractice, and restore trust among students and young job seekers. The release concluded by calling for continuous nationwide protests to restore faith in the system, asserting that the BJP’s policies are creating “slaves and loyalists” instead of nurturing talent and innovation.

Future Outlook

The political standoff over India’s centralized examination infrastructure is expected to intensify as opposition parties mobilize nationwide demonstrations. With public trust wavering under the weight of recurring leaks, the National Testing Agency faces immense pressure to overhaul its security protocols before the upcoming cycle of national selection tests. In Tripura, local administrative bodies will likely face heightened legal scrutiny regarding pending state departmental recruitments.

FAQs

What specific exam irregularities did the Tripura Congress highlight?

The party highlighted continuous question paper leaks, administrative lapses in the NEET assessment, and a distinct lack of institutional transparency within the digital evaluation platform used by the CBSE.

What are the current unemployment statistics cited in the report?

The data reveals an unemployment rate of 9.7% across India, which climbs significantly to 14.7% within the state of Tripura. Millions of government positions remain unfilled.

What disciplinary actions did the opposition demand?

The Tripura Congress demanded the immediate resignation of the Union Education Minister on moral grounds, alongside an impartial, deep-tier investigation into the TPSC Joint Lecturer recruitment process.