Chennai, February 9: The sudden postponement of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group-2 and 2A main examinations has caused widespread confusion across the state, sparking a sharp political confrontation.
Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami launched a strong attack on the DMK government, accusing it of “administrative incompetence.”
The examinations, scheduled to take place at various centers throughout Tamil Nadu, were abruptly canceled due to irregularities in hall tickets and misallocation of examination halls. Thousands of candidates who arrived at their centers were informed that the exams had been canceled. In some locations, it was reported that candidates had already begun their exams when officials halted the process.
Describing the incident as “unprecedented” in TNPSC’s history, Palaniswami stated that postponing a crucial competitive exam on the very day it was scheduled reflects “administrative failure” under the current administration.
“This is the first time such an important exam like TNPSC Group-2 has been postponed on the exam day. This incident reveals the true state of governance under the DMK,” he said in a statement.
Palaniswami highlighted the difficulties faced by candidates, noting that millions of young aspirants had invested years of preparation and significant financial resources to sit for the exam. He criticized the government’s explanation of “technical glitches,” arguing that it downplayed the severity of the disruption.
Addressing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin directly, Palaniswami questioned the government’s claims of efficient governance. “Your government cannot even conduct a single competitive exam properly. What more evidence of this administration’s incompetence do you need?” he asked.
He also accused the DMK of failing to fulfill its promise of creating 550,000 jobs during the 2021 elections and urged the government to implement systematic safety measures instead of taking “token action” against lower-level officials.
Meanwhile, TNPSC Controller of Examinations A. Shanmuga Sundaram stated that confusion arose due to incorrect allocation of examination halls in several Chennai centers, including Presidency College and Nandanam Government Arts College.
“This is a significant mistake, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused. To prevent panic among candidates, we have canceled today’s sessions statewide,” he said.
New dates for the examinations are expected to be announced soon.