# Sukhbir Badal challenges Kejriwal to debate Punjab paper leaks 2026-08-11T01:06:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Sukhbir Singh Badal has challenged Arvind Kejriwal to an open debate on 10 alleged examination paper leaks and recruitment scams in Punjab, claiming more than 10 lakh students were affected. The SAD president demanded the resignation of ministers Harjot Bains and Balbir Singh and a CBI probe. He alleged that over half of 60,000 jobs given by the AAP government went to out-of-state candidates, citing figures for veterinary inspectors and linemen posts. Badal promised 100% government jobs for Punjabis if the SAD returns to power in 2027, along with 75% local hiring in industry and Rs 10 lakh interest-free loans for youth. The AAP government has denied any paper leak in its tenure, calling the allegations a fake narrative by opposition parties. Police busted a cheating racket in the pharmacy officers' exam on July 19, arresting 21 people. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in - thehansindia.com Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, job scams, paper leaks, Punjab, SAD, Sukhbir Badal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sukhbir-badal-challenges-kejriwal-to-debate-punjab-paper-leaks-job-scams/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sukhbir-badal-challenges-kejriwal-to-debate-punjab-paper-leaks-job-scams/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.