Claim 07 · Indore, Madhya Pradesh · 19 September 2026
Vyapam Scam which was admitted by then BJP government, did not see any convictions or any action.
“Vyapam Scam which was admitted by then BJP government, did not see any convictions or any action.”Rahul Gandhi, Chhatron Ki Goonj rally, Indore, 19 September 2026
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The facts
Over 100 people involved in the scam were convicted by CBI. It was the BJP government which gave the case to the CBI.193
Former MP Government of Shivraj Singh Chouhan took cognisance of the Vyapam scam and undertook a massive crackdown on all the people involved in the scam.194
Statewide Raids & Arrests: Following major arrests by the Indore Police in July 2013, the state government launched a broader police crackdown on impersonators, middlemen, and exam racketeers.195
Creation of Special Task Force (STF): In August 2013, the state government handed over the probe to a specialized Special Task Force (STF).196
High-Profile Arrests: The STF arrested thousands of individuals, including corrupt officials, impersonators, racket kingpins, and high-profile figures such as former MP Minister of Higher Education Laxmikant Sharma.
Request for CBI Probe: On July 7, 2015, Chief Minister Chouhan formally petitioned the High Court to transfer all cases related to the Vyapam scam and associated deaths to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).197
Revoking Degrees and Ranks: The government and the Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) canceled the entrance ranks, degrees, and admissions of hundreds of medical students identified by investigators as having used fraudulent means or impersonators.198
Termination of Jobs: State job appointments obtained through corrupted recruitment exams (such as police constables and teachers) were annulled, and the candidates were formally charged.
Total Convictions: The CBI secured convictions in over 100 individual cases handled by designated special courts.199
Sentence Profiles: Most convicts were awarded rigorous imprisonment ranging from 3 to 10 years, along with financial penalties, depending on their role in the conspiracy.