Opposition members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly walked out of the house demanding the resignation of the state School Education Minister.

The protest follows an alleged leak of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 exam paper, which has raised questions about the integrity of the state's teacher certification process.

The controversy centers on the TET 2026 exam, which was scheduled for June 28 [1]. Following the suspected leak of the question paper, the examination was postponed. The move sparked backlash from opposition lawmakers in Mumbai, who staged a protest within the assembly before exiting the chamber.

Lawmakers are now calling for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter to determine how the leak occurred and who was responsible. The opposition argues that the incident demonstrates a failure in the administration's ability to conduct secure public examinations.

Abhijeet Dipke of the CJP criticized the ruling BJP over the security breach, saying the government is incapable of conducting exams [2]. The demand for the School Education Minister's resignation remains a primary point of contention as the opposition seeks accountability for the administrative lapse.

While the government has postponed the test, it has not yet announced a new date for the examination or confirmed whether it will accept the demand for a federal investigation. The disruption in the assembly underscores the political volatility surrounding public sector recruitment and certification in Maharashtra.

“Opposition members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly walked out of the house demanding the resignation of the state School Education Minister.”

This incident highlights a systemic vulnerability in India's high-stakes examination infrastructure, where paper leaks frequently lead to legal challenges and political instability. By demanding a CBI probe, the opposition is attempting to shift the investigation from state-level authorities to a federal agency to ensure transparency and avoid local political influence.