Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday conceded that the query paper leak for Class 10 state board examination is a “failure” on the part of his authorities.
During an Assembly session, Mr. Sarma additionally said that the mastermind behind the scandal has been recognized.
“The matric paper leak should not have happened. It reflects our failure. I accept it,” he informed the House.
The centre in-charge of a college is the principle offender, and three others academics have been additionally discovered concerned within the matter, he mentioned.
The authorities, in future, will take all doable steps to additional strengthen the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), which conducts the Class 10 matriculation examination within the State, Mr. Sarma mentioned.
“The Assam Police has cracked the case within 48 hours. I request the accused to surrender before the police and share further details,” he added.
