Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of forming a new task force for examination reforms solely to repair his image after widespread Gen-Z-led protests.The criticism comes amid ongoing debates over the government's handling of exam controversies, including the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak scandal.Ramesh pointed out that the Modi government had yet to implement recommendations from a 2024 committee led by Dr.K Radhakrishnan, which was established to address examination irregularities.

He highlighted that the government had not appointed a full-time Director General for the National Testing Agency during the two-year gap between the 2024 and 2026 leaks.

Ramesh argued that the new task force, headed by Nandan Nilekani, was a superficial attempt to address systemic issues rather than a genuine effort to reform the education system.

The Congress leader also accused the government of failing to act on the 101 recommendations from the earlier committee, suggesting that the latest move was politically motivated to salvage Modi's reputation after the Gen-Z protests.

The article underscores the growing political tensions over exam reforms and the perception that the government is prioritizing image management over substantive policy changes.