India, June 2 -- Shortly after the transfer of CBSE's chairman and secretary amid the On-Screen Marking system row, the Opposition has called for stricter action and the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Taking to X, the Indian National Congress reiterated its call for Pradhan's resignation. "The entire responsibility for the irregularities in CBSE lies with the Ministry of Education, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is accountable for this," the party wrote, adding that Dharmendra Pradhan had "no right to remain in his position".

"The contract to a corrupt company like COEMPT was awarded under the oversight of Dharmendra Pradhan and the Modi government. The Modi government cannot escape its accountabi...