Bihar deputy CM alleges Tejashwi Yadav's aide involved in NEET-UG 2024 paper leak
- In Reports
- 07:50 PM, Jun 20, 2024
- Myind Staff
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged the involvement of an aide to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leaks and discrepancies. At a press conference in Patna, Sinha claimed that Pritam Kumar, who served as Tejashwi Yadav's personal secretary during his ministerial tenure, contacted an employee of the Bihar road construction department on May 1 and May 4. Kumar reportedly requested a room booking for Sikander Kumar Yadavendu, an engineer implicated in the NEET-UG question paper leak.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday alleged that Pritam Kumar, former personal secretary to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, was involved in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak scandal.
Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Sinha stated, "On May 1, Pritam Kumar called Pradip Kumar to book a room for Sikander Kumar Yadavendu. On May 4, Pritam Kumar called Pradip Kumar again to book the room." He highlighted that the term 'mantri ji' was used by Pritam Kumar, who served as Tejashwi Yadav's personal secretary during his ministerial tenure.
Sinha demanded that Tejashwi Yadav clarify whether Pritam Kumar was still his personal secretary and explain the connection to Sikander Kumar Yadavendu. "Tejashwi Yadav should clarify if Pritam Kumar is still his PS and he should also clarify who is Sikander Kumar Yadavendu. When Lalu Prasad Yadav was jailed in Ranchi, Sikander Kumar Yadavendu used to be at Lalu's service. He was a junior engineer in the irrigation department," Sinha added.
The BJP leader's statements have raised questions about the potential involvement of close associates of Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has accused RJD leaders of manipulating the future of the people by engaging in scams while in power and influencing the appointment process. He made these allegations in connection with the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy.
A confession letter from Sikander Kumar Yadavendu, a junior engineer employed by the Danapur Nagar Parishad in Bihar, has intensified the controversy. According to India Today, Yadavendu admitted to facilitating the accommodation of four NEET candidates and a guardian in Patna.
The confession revealed that a 'Mantri Ji' arranged for a NEET aspirant, his mother, and other associates to stay at a government bungalow in Patna. The rough bill book of the guest house mentioned 'Mantri Ji' as facilitating the stay for Yadav and his associates.
These revelations have added fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 examination and raised serious questions about the involvement of political figures in the alleged scam.
The NEET-UG 2024 results, declared on June 4, sparked controversy with many students alleging discrepancies. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has arrested 13 people, including four examinees and their family members, in connection with the alleged paper leak. All accused are from Bihar, according to DIG Manavjit Singh Dhillon.
One parent, Ahilesh Kumar, confessed that junior engineer Sikander Prasad Yadavendu promised his son Ayush success in NEET for ₹40 lakh and provided examination papers. Another parent, Reena Kumari, said her relative Sikander Yadav assured her son Anurag Yadav of success and arranged meetings with the arrested Amit Anand and Nitish Kumar.
In his confessional statement, Sikander revealed that Amit and Nitish assured him they could manage any competitive exam papers with guaranteed success. "They demanded ₹30-32 lakh per candidate," Sikander told the police. "I demanded ₹40 lakh from each candidate to pocket ₹8 lakh for myself."
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