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The Maharashtra Legislature witnessed disruption as Opposition members demanded a CBI inquiry into the alleged TET paper leak, along with the resignation of the School Education Minister and scrutiny of exam systems. They staged protests and a walkout, alleging repeated examination leaks, while the government said an SIT had already been formed to investigate the case thoroughly.

Mumbai: Proceedings in both Houses of the Maharashtra Legislature were disrupted on Monday as the Opposition launched a sharp attack on the state government over the alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, the resignation of School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, and a detailed discussion on repeated examination irregularities.

Protest at Vidhan Bhavan

Opposition legislators staged a protest on the steps of Vidhan Bhavan before the commencement of the day's proceedings, raising slogans against the government over the TET paper leak and its decision to conduct Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations in the online mode. The protest was led by Congress leader Satej Patil, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve and NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad.

As the Assembly convened, Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar demanded suspension of proceedings to discuss the issue, alleging that repeated examination paper leaks had tarnished Maharashtra's image and jeopardised the future of lakhs of students and aspiring teachers. He sought a comprehensive investigation into the TET paper leak, including the agencies responsible for preparing question papers, companies involved in conducting the examination and the alleged interstate network behind the racket.