Sunil Jakhar Accuses AAP of Corruption in Punjab PCS Exam Scandal

Chandigarh, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Sunil Jakhar, former president of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, has launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government regarding alleged irregularities in the Punjab PCS exam results. He contended that while the NEET exam faced a paper leak, the entire Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) system appears to be mired in corruption.

Jakhar called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the matter, highlighting claims of candidates who failed being passed under the guise of grace marks and sports quotas. He pointed out that names of relatives of ministers and former chief ministers have surfaced in connection with these allegations, alongside reports of financial transactions involving officials and tehsildars.

“The PPSC exam results raise serious questions. Unlike the NEET case, where only a paper leak occurred, here the entire PPSC system is tainted with corruption,” Jakhar asserted. He accused AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, of exploiting Punjab’s youth and jeopardizing their future.

Jakhar urged Kejriwal to address the concerns of students who were unjustly awarded grace marks, emphasizing that such practices were unprecedented. He expressed the students’ demand for a CBI investigation, noting that under current laws, such an inquiry cannot proceed without the state government’s consent or a High Court order. Many students are reportedly preparing to approach the High Court for relief.

He assured students that they should remain patient for a few months, promising that the people of Punjab will recognize those who have exploited the state. Jakhar vowed that if the BJP comes to power, all questionable appointments will be annulled, ensuring that students’ futures and hard work are not wasted.

Jakhar criticized the Congress party’s internal strife and highlighted the self-serving nature of political leaders, stating that their focus on power prevents them from uniting for the state’s welfare. He dismissed comments on Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography, stating he has not read it and believes it reflects her personal perspective.

Abhishek Dagar, a PCS candidate, shared his experience with the exam process, noting that out of approximately 80,000 applicants, only around 3,959 qualified for the mains, with only 751 advancing to the interview stage for 331 available positions. He raised concerns about the opaque evaluation process and the abnormal clustering of roll numbers, which he believes warrants immediate investigation.

Dagar reiterated the call for a CBI probe or, at the very least, a fair opportunity for a re-examination.