UP Activist Challenges Government to Prosecute NDA Allies in Decades-Old Paper Leak Cases
Social activist Amitabh Thakur has formally requested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to expedite long-stalled legal proceedings against two ruling alliance MLAs. The cases involve persistent allegations of examination fraud dating back nearly twenty years.
Active Prosecution Sought Against Ruling Coalition Members
As national scrutiny intensifies over examination integrity, Amitabh Thakur, a retired 1992-batch IPS officer and leader of the Azad Adhikar Sena, has targeted the prolonged delay in prosecuting two Uttar Pradesh legislators. On July 27, 2026, Thakur sent a formal petition to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, demanding an impartial and accelerated judicial process for cases involving Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Bedi Ram and Nishad Party MLA Vipul Dubey. Both lawmakers are currently aligned with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Two-Decade Legal Logjam
The petition highlights a 2006 Railway Recruitment examination paper leak case that has remained unresolved for two decades. The legal records of both legislators, as detailed in their official Election Commission affidavits, document these long-standing criminal charges. Thakur argues that the current administration's public commitment to a zero-tolerance policy regarding paper leaks must extend to legacy cases involving political figures.
The legal profile of Bedi Ram is particularly extensive, spanning multiple state jurisdictions:
- Six active cases in Uttar Pradesh
- Two cases in Madhya Pradesh
- One case in Rajasthan
Specific Legal Violations and Regulatory Demands
The accusations against the MLAs involve serious breaches of state and national laws. For instance, Mr. Ram faces charges under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act for the unauthorized disclosure of question papers. In Uttar Pradesh, he is charged under the Gangster Act for allegedly aiding gang members as a public servant, alongside various sections of the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act of 1998. Vipul Dubey faces similar scrutiny regarding the Railway Examination leaks.
Thakur's representation calls for the state to appoint highly competent public prosecutors and establish a system of continuous high-level monitoring. This move aims to prevent further avoidable delays in the judicial process, ensuring that political affiliation does not hinder the enforcement of laws designed to protect academic and professional examination standards.
Source: The Hindu — Home
