Question paper leak: AP Education Minister blames opposition for politicizing `small incidents'

Amaravati: Under fire for question paper leak, Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana said action has been taken against those who committed irregularities in the exam. Addressing a press conference, the Minister slammed the opposition for politicizing a small incident and creating panic among the students and parents.

He said criminal cases have also been registered against the accused and action has been taken against 69 people for question paper leak. The accused includes 36 government teachers. He clarified that no question paper was leaked before the commencement of the exam. He said the students and their parents need not worry.

The Minister assured that action will also be taken against Narayana, Chaitanya, and Kerala English Medium School involved in the question paper leak. The minister stated that the opposition feeds on controversies to gain political mileage. He questioned whether the opposition or Lokesh will take responsibility for six lakh students.

All set for inter exams

Regarding the intermediate examination which is set to take off on May 6, he said all the necessary arrangements have been made. He said CCTV cameras will be installed at examination centers if necessary