PM Names Nilekani to Lead Exam Reforms Panel; Congress Criticises Move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed Nandan Nilekani, the former Infosys chairman, to lead a newly formed panel tasked with overhauling India’s examination system. The appointment was announced in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The panel is expected to review existing exam structures and recommend reforms to improve fairness and efficiency. The decision has sparked criticism from the opposition Congress party, which has accused the government of favouring individuals it previously criticised. Congress leaders have taken to social media to express their disapproval, calling the move a political stunt.