Patna: Observing that reports of mass copying in matriculation examination has brought disrepute to Bihar, senior NCP leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday asked the state government to conduct the ongoing examination in fair manner to safeguard future of lakhs of examinees.
"The state government cannot run away from responsibility to hold the matriculation examination in fair manner and safeguard future of lakhs of examinees who have worked hard for months to prepare for the crucial examination which will be a launch pad for bright career prospects ahead," Anwar told reporters.
Stating that media reports of mass copying in the ongoing matriculation examination has dented Bihar's image, Anwar, an MP from Katihar, said the chief minister's intervention had shown desired results as hundreds of students and their guardians had been arrested.
