Probe Lekhpal exam ‘lapses’, reform recruitments: students at rally in U.P. - The HinduUpdated - July 28, 2026 10:08 am IST - LucknowA protester handing over a memorandum to the Prayagraj SDM. | Photo Credit: Special arrangementStudents and job seekers from Uttar Pradesh staged a protest rally in Prayagraj on Monday, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the recently held Lekhpal recruitment examination.The protesters, gathered under the banner of ‘Pratiyogi Chhatra Hunkar Manch’, a platform for competitive recruitment examination aspirants, also demanded a lower cutoff for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), timely completion of pending recruitments, transparency in recruitment commissions, including the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), regular dialogue and comprehensive administrative reforms.“The demand for comprehensive reforms in the examination and recruitment system will intensify across the country. Our demands include fair investigation into the Lekhpal paper leak case, implementation of the principle of ‘minimum cutoff, maximum opportunity’ by reducing the cutoff for PET,” the outfit stated in a release.‘Probe July 20 excesses’It also called for an impartial investigation into the alleged excesses by law enforcement agencies against the participants of the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march in the national capital.“We demand legal action against the culprits, protection of the democratic rights of students staging peaceful protests and ensuring accountability in exam irregularities and paper leak cases at the national level. The students’ movement is not against any individual, but in support of a transparent, fair and accountable exam and recruitment system,” said the Pratiyogi Chhatra Hunkar Manch.Published - July 28, 2026 01:25 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }