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Student whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant, alongside Nisarga Adhikary, exposed alleged irregularities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and its tendering process, prompting a government inquiry and administrative changes. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised the youths for uncovering issues overlooked by media and agencies, criticizing the government’s response. CBSE and officials have defended the OSM system, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledging challenges and committing to improvements amid ongoing debates over transparency and security.
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 57%, Centre 34%, Right 9%). Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The article group includes perspectives from opposition leaders, notably Rahul Gandhi and Congress members, who emphasize youth activism and criticize the government’s handling of the CBSE OSM controversy. Government and CBSE officials provide defensive statements highlighting efforts to address concerns. The coverage reflects a mix of critical opposition viewpoints and official responses, presenting both scrutiny and accountability claims.
The overall tone is mixed, combining critical views from opposition figures praising the whistleblowers and highlighting alleged irregularities, with more neutral or defensive statements from CBSE and government representatives acknowledging issues and promising corrective measures. The sentiment balances concern over system flaws with recognition of ongoing efforts to resolve them.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| english | 'PM Wants Youth To Make Reels': Rahul Gandhi Praises CBSE Whistleblowers | Left | Neutral |
| indiatoday | PM wants youth to make reels and not ask questions: Rahul Gandhi on CBSE OSM row | Left | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | 'Was busy exposing you': Teen investigator Sarthak Sidhant to CBSE on re-evaluation deadline | Left |
timesnow broke this story on 7 Jun, 09:30 am. Other outlets followed.
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.
This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.
This story involves evidence of information being withheld, records altered, or facts suppressed by the parties involved.
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
| Neutral |
| hindustantimes | 'Modi wants youth to make reels instead': Rahul Gandhi at meeting with Sarthak Sidhant, teen who probed CBSE | Left | Neutral |
| thetribune | PM wants youth to keep making reels, fry pakodas: Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi on CBSE OSM row - The Tribune | Left | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | 'Victory Of Youth, Defeat Of Government': Rahul Gandhi Hails Sarthak, Nisarga For Exposing Alleged CBSE-COEMPT Nexus | Left | Neutral |
| indiatoday | 'I was busy exposing you': Gen Z whistleblower seeks CBSE re-valuation window extension | Center | Neutral |
| timesnow | "Why Is CBSE Using Such an Insecure Platform?": Sarthak Sidhant Details OSM Flaws in Conversation With Rahul Gandhi | Center | Neutral |
