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Mallikarjun Kharge Criticizes CBSE Transfers as Insufficient Action

On June 2, 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Central government's recent transfers of CBSE officials, calling it a superficial response to ongoing issues with the board's digital evaluation system. He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that only such a measure would bring justice to the affected 18.5 lakh students. The government's actions came in response to allegations surrounding the On-Screen Marking system, which has faced significant criticism for technical failures and procurement concerns. A one-member committee has been established to investigate these matters.

MBN India Reporter

MBN India Reporter

Jun 2, 2026

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Mallikarjun Kharge Criticizes CBSE Transfers as Insufficient ActionWire Service: IANS

Key Takeaways

  • Kharge demands Pradhan's resignation for student justice
  • CBSE transfers criticized as superficial by Kharge
  • Investigation into On-Screen Marking system launched

So now some CBSE officials have been transferred and we are supposed to believe everything is fixed . Seriously? This whole thing feels like a classic case of trying to distract from the real problem .

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also called it out on June 2,2026 . He said these transfers of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary are nothing more than a superficial gesture,just an "eye-wash".

And this is not some small issue ah . We are talking about the futures of around 18.5 lakh students who are affected by all this mess with the digital evaluation system .

But Kharge didn't stop there . In a post on X,he straight up demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan . He said that is the only step that will bring any justice to the students. He even said, "The Big Breaking is not this whitewashing; the Real News is Pradhan’s continuation despite all this!"

And tbh,he has a point. whole issue is with this On-Screen Marking (OSM) system which has been facing huge technical glitches and delays . It was meant to bring transparency but it has just created more chaos .

So now following the transfers,senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram is the new CBSE Chairman . And Varun Bhardwaj will be the new CBSE Secretary . Let's see if this actually changes anything on the ground.

Few things standing out clearly in this case:

  • Top CBSE officials including Chairman and Secretary were transferred after controversy.
  • Kharge called this move an "eye-wash" and demanded Education Minister Pradhan’s resignation.
  • main problem is the failing On-Screen Marking (OSM) system affecting 18.5 lakh students.

And honestly,this is where things get really frustrating for students and parents . You study so hard,prepare for exams,and then the system itself fails you . It's just not fair.

The government has formed a one-member committee to investigate the problems with buying the OSM system . They say findings are expected soon,but people are very skeptical.

This whole crisis has become so big that it's not just about exams anymore . It’s about trust in the entire national education system. Just changing few faces at the top feels like temporary fix for much deeper problem…

Wire Service: IANS
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